KÉPEK FOKRÓL FOKRA, TÉMÁRÓL TÉMÁRA: Fighting parents – Középfok B2

In a cosy, comfortable living room, two small children, around the ages of 4 and 6, are lying on the white carpet in the foreground of the picture. They are close to each other, their body posture shows that they’re tense. There seems to be tension brewing in the air. In the background of the room, their parents are sitting face to face on a sofa gesturing wildly. Their voices are most probably raised in a heated argument. Their faces display visible signs of frustration. Their brows are furrowed and their lips are pressed tightly together. They’re intensively quarrelling about something in the presence of their kids. The children feel a mixture of fear, confusion, and sadness as they’re witnessing their parents’ emotional fight.  Their young ears absorb every word, but they may not fully comprehend the content of the argument. It’s an overwhelming situation for them. Despite their young age, the children instinctively understand that something is not right. They would probably like to help their parents but they can’t. When children witness their parents fighting, they can experience different kinds of emotions. Conflicts between parents can be scary for them. They may feel afraid that their parents will […]