According to Lifehacker.com, "It’s been well-documented that fighting excessively in front of the kids isn’t a good idea—it’s not only emotionally distressing for them, it can impact the way they process emotions and how they build relationships in the future. But that doesn’t mean you should suppress all your negative emotions in front of them." New research shows that it's healthier to show your negative emotions and to talk through them with your kid in a healthy way.