Auntie Betty: I’m worried about parents’ fights

Dear Auntie Betty, I am 14 years old and live with my parents.

However, I am not happy at home because my parents are always fighting.

I become worried when they fight and this is affecting me. The pandemic has even made it worse because I am always home.
What should I do?

Worried Boy,
Accra.

Dear Worried Boy, It is indeed a sad situation when you have to hear your parents fighting at home. Although parents having an argument is normal, the intensity and the frequency can affect the well-being of a child.

I suggest you have a chat with your parents or the one with whom you are close and let them know how their fights are affecting you. If you cannot talk to them directly, you can write a letter.

I am sure your parents have no idea how their fights are affecting you and will definitely do the needful once you let them know.

You have to bear in mind that it is no fault of your