spousal abuse & children
"It is estimated that over 3 million children witness parental violence annually." 1
"Offspring from violent families (were) more likely to be in violent relationships than were other offspring."2
"Studies show that witnessing violence between parents associated with a variety of behavioral, psychological, and social problems among children."3
"Exposing children to aggressive models may give children permission to be aggressive."4
1. Silvern, L. & Kaersvang, L. (1989). The traumatized children of violent marriages. Child Welfare, LXVIII, 421-434.
2. McNeal, C. & Amato, P.R. (1998). Parents' marital violence long-term consequences for children. Journal of Family Issues, 19, 123-139.
3. Grych, J.H. & Fincham, F.D. (1990). Marital conflict and children's adjustment: A cognitive-contextual framework. Psychological Bulletin, 108, 267-290.
