Yah gotta be careful. . Kids perceive more the most would imagine...... I have an amazing relationship with my kids now... my kids are the only thing that keep me sane right now.... our oldest still talks about fights me and mommy had when she was 2... she's 6 now.... they definitely recognize. .... I've had to explain to my oldest that daddy sometimes has problems staying calm.. that.im not perfect but I'm always working on trying to be better.. you'd be amazed at how well your kids perceive that conversation and seem to respect you more... or so it went for me.... at this very moment my 2 daughters and I are.on the.couch together and I keep picking on them while they try to watch a cartoon.. lol good times