Parenting Matters: Protecting Children from the Impact of Family Conflict

Parenting Matters

A child who repeatedly witnesses conflict may grow up learning to avoid it rather than face it. They may become individualistic, emotionally distant, uncomfortable with responsibility, resistant to interference, and perfectly happy being alone.

Manisha Jhamb

Socialpreneur • Poetess • Blogger

• Founder & Curator of Zameeni

Driven by a deep connection with people, heritage and purpose, Manisha Jhamb is a Socialpreneur, poetess, blogger and the Founder & Curator of zameeni, a platform that celebrates the timeless beauty of Indian handloom and craftsmanship.

Through zameeni, she thoughtfully curates premium handmade sarees,

stoles, scarves and suit pieces from artisans across India, while striving to preserve traditional art forms and create greater recognition for the skilled hands behind them.

Her creative expression finds another voice through Hindi poetry and blogging, where she explores human emotions, social realities, Indian culture and stories that often remain unheard.

Her commitment to social impact extends through Mindbuddies NGO, promoting mental health awareness, and Together We Walk – Me & You, working towards the empowerment of women, youth and senior citizens.

Through handloom, writing and social service, Manisha strives to connect people, inspire conversations, preserve heritage and create positive change. She believes every person has a story and every endeavour has a purpose.

Every generation makes this mistake. The unfortunate part is ,we often realise it only when it is too late.We forget that children have soft, impressionable minds. When we make them a part of our marital disagreements, family conflicts, or personal biases, we unknowingly leave imprints that can stay with them for years. A child who repeatedly witnesses conflict may grow up learning to avoid it rather than face it. They may become individualistic, emotionally distant, uncomfortable with responsibility, resistant to interference, and perfectly happy being alone.Maybe what we call “independence” today is sometimes an escape mechanism built from childhood experiences. Divorces, custody battles, parents fighting for “ownership” of their children, and most painfully manipulating young minds against the other parent can leave wounds that aren’t always visible. Sometimes, the wounds we carry from childhood quietly follow us into adulthood, affecting the way we love, trust, communicate, and build relationships. Unhealed childhood trauma can sometimes become a reason for an unhappy married life and this is one reason the mindset of Gen Z is changing. Marriage is being questioned. Live-in relationships and prenups are becoming more acceptable. Some prefer pets over children.

Of course, there is no single reason behind these choices but we need to ask ourselves honestly.

Have we, knowingly or unknowingly, made our children pay the emotional price for our conflicts?

Children should never have to choose sides.They should never have to carry the burden of problems they didn’t create. Let them grow with love, security, and the freedom to form their own thoughts.

Children are not messengers, they are not weapons , they are not judges,and they certainly should never be asked to choose sides.

Protect their childhood from your conflicts because what we imprint on their minds today may become the way they navigate relationships tomorrow.

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