If you stay in an abusive relationship “for the sake of the children,” here is what you are teaching your children:

 If you stay in an abusive relationship “for the sake of the children,” here is what you are teaching your children:

• Abuse is normal
• Adult relationships are abusive
• There are no consequences for abuse; you can abuse others without any penalty
• People in romantic relationships never defend themselves or assert boundaries
• Love means putting up with poor treatment

These are not healthy lessons and they won't equip your child to have healthy relationships