Fighting in front of kids

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I just wanted some thoughts on fighting in front of kids. Whether you do it, does it affect the children or if you think it's a good thing for them to see?

My parents always fought whereas DH's parents never did so I suppose I remember how i felt when they were arguing so I make a conscious effort not to fight in front of the kids.

DH and I rarely fight, I think over the past 15 years we've probably fought maybe 4 times. We have small arguments but never in front of the kids. We have always waited until they go to bed to discuss our stuff. Recently though we've been going through a stressful time and have had 2 massive fights in front of the kids. They haven't dealt with it very well, especially DD 1. I feel so awful.