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I really think since my parents parted ways that in terms of upholding rules and strictness things have changed drastically. My dad was always the "strict" parent who kept things in check and since he's moved out things were never like they were when he was here. My brother in particular has gotten away with doing a lot of things my sister and I really don't think are healthy for him. I hardly ever see my dad but when I do he's still virtually crushed by not being with my mom anymore so he's not really like he was in the strict parental sense before either.
I think having both parents around I wouldn't have been made aware of the problems that existed with their relationship and since I am I think if I was ever blessed with having a family with someone I love in life that I'd hope to be more delicate with other's feelings, problems and making sure I was doing what was best for them first.
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My parents are still together so I have no experience of this. I wondered how long it'd be before dan brought in the 'lack of traditional family is the problem' when this thread clearly shows that it isn't as black and white as that. People react to different situations in different ways.
I'm at the age now where if my parents were to split, I would not be too bothered by it because I'd be able to have some understanding of why. It would depend on how they reacted afterwards. My nana recently divorced my granddad and all she ever does now is demonize him, making him out to be some sort of monster. He obviously wasn't perfect but it is still rather upsetting to hear so if my parents were to do the same thing, I'd probably be effected by that slightly.
