I would think one problem that would develop from the D/S aspect of a relationship would be when the kids grow up a bit and learn about the feminist movement. The kid is going to compare what the teacher talks about in family dynamics to their own family.

Sex is one thing to see, but seeing dad hitting mom is not something that I would be asking about at the dinner table. Over the years really, I caught my parents at a lot of sexual things. I can only assume that no matter how you try to hide things, it is going to leak through.

Instead of hiding it, has anyone tried explaining the dynamics behind the relationship? Sir_Russel, if you keep the D/s out in the open ( like having the sub sitting at the Doms feet ), are the children going to be able to pick up on the respect? Are the going to see what you give back to the sub?