Four Reasons Why Staying Together for the Kids Isn't Best

Michelle Knudson
Not every person should stay in a romance relationship with children being in the picture. There are certain cases where it is best to get out of the relationship in certain situations. Here are four reasons why staying together for the kids isn't best.

Domestic Violence

Nobody should subject their children to domestic violence within the family home. If a mother does stay with an abusive husband then the only thing that she is teaching her kids that abuse is okay. Do not stay in any romance relationship where domestic violence occurs no matter what. You do not want to damage your children by staying in a unhealthy relationship.

Different Religions

Do you know how much it confuses a child to have to deal with two different religions? It can confuse a child. Do not let stay in a romance relationship when you do not have the same religion as the biological parent. Do you know how complicated it would be on Sunday? You would end up raising the child in two different religions that rotates each Sunday unless you leave. You do not want to make the children have to choose between two religions as such a young age.

Lovers Criminal Past Equals Bad Influence

Your lover has a long criminal past being in and out of jail most of his life is a good reason to get out of the relationship immediately regarding children. You do not want your children growing up around a criminal that can not seem to stay out of jail since it will only teach the children that criminal behavior is okay. You don't want to end up having to bring the children to jail to see the lover so it is best to leave early to try your best to terminate parental rights against a criminal.

Drug Use In Front of Children

When you are involved with someone who smokes pot in front of children it's not a good relationship. You do not want the kids to remember people snorting cocaine and other drugs. You may even want to take former drug prescription pill abuse into consideration when you decide to leave a romance relationship. Some prescription drugs abuse that leads to addiction can make someone violent when the supply runs out so you might want to think about leaving the relationship. Someone that is impaired around children are not able to take care of them properly without the possibility of an accident.

Published by Michelle Knudson

Michelle is a freelance writer who has sold and published over 550 articles. Her writing strengths include, business, financial topics and relationships. You may contact her at michelle@michelleknudsonwrite...  View profile

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