parental discord
[pəˈrentəl ˈdɪskɔːrd]
nounpl: parental discords
discórdia parental / desavença entre pais
1. conflict, disagreement, or lack of harmony between parents, typically regarding parenting decisions, family matters, or personal issues
The children were deeply affected by the parental discord that lasted for months.
As crianças foram profundamente afetadas pela discórdia parental que durou meses.
2. state of tension or fighting between parents that creates an unhealthy family environment
Parental discord can negatively impact children's emotional development and academic performance.
A discórdia parental pode impactar negativamente o desenvolvimento emocional e desempenho acadêmico das crianças.
This term is commonly used in psychology, family counseling, and educational settings in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian culture, family unity is highly valued, so parental discord is often viewed as particularly damaging to children's well-being. The topic is frequently addressed in family therapy and child psychology contexts. In American contexts, it's regularly discussed in academic research about child development and divorce effects.
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