The information in this fact sheet does not pertain to family violence. Parental conflict involves disagreements about parenting in which neither parent holds overarching power over the other, and neither parent experiences being fearful for their safety or wellbeing as a result of the other parent’s behaviour. Family violence involves an intentional pattern of coercive behaviour for the purpose of exercising power and control over one or more members of a family. The key difference between parental conflict and family violence is the use of power and control. What is the difference between high parental conflict and family violence?
‘Good quality parenting’, that is parenting that provides structure, warmth, emotional support and positive reinforcement, has been found to reduce the impact of parental conflict. Parental conflict that specifically focuses on issues related to children is also linked to adjustment problems, particularly when it causes children blame themselves for their parents’ problems. It is normal for parents to disagree sometimes, however, high levels of conflict and animosity between parents places children at a greater risk of developing emotional, social and behavioural problems, as well as having difficulties with concentration and educational achievement.įrequent and intense conflict or fighting between parents also has a negative impact on children’s sense of safety and security, which affects their relationships with their parents and with others. How does parental conflict effect children? This fact sheet provides information for parents about the ways high levels of parental conflict can affect children, both in families who live together and in families who have separated. How the Court considers safety and risk.General federal law Fair work, bankruptcy, admiralty, consumer law, administrative law, human rights, intellectual property, and other matters.
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