One of the worst things that a cheater can do is take their kids along for dates. Unfortunately when you have children it’s difficult to find time to cheat. It’s common for a cheater to bring the kids along. Depending on the age of the children, this can lead to confusion over who the mother or father is. They can develop an attachment to the new adult who is interacting with their parent as another parent. At some point, they will learn the name of your lover’s new flame and may accidentally drop that name. It’s highly unlikely that a cheating parent will explain to the children that the new person is a “secret” friend that they shouldn’t mention. Beware if your kids suddenly know new adults.