Children do well when they see their parents working together. A good father teaches his children how to respect their mother, and this he does by respecting his spouse. He honors her views and does not argue with her in front of the kids. This sends the right message to the children that their parents work together, and they need to respect them both equally.
I know some very strict and rather harsh fathers who make a habit of insulting their kids. They call them stupid, lazy and untidy, just to mention a few. There is always something to criticize and they are doing this in front of friends, relatives and even colleagues.
The responsible father will always find the appropriate words to encourage their children. Never use words that promote or makes your children feel a sense of low self-esteem.
The wise man teaches in Proverbs 22:6 that we should train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
It is wisdom to apply the act of forgiveness in your relationship with your spouse for the sake of your children. They will grow to do exactly what they learned from you. Forgiveness in marriage is a seed you sow also in the lives of your little ones. It will grow to produce same in their marital lives.
Your children’s future is worth all the effort you invest in securing a successful marriage.