Generation Next Blog Ten tips on how to tame anger in children
Violence on the streets seems to be on the increase. Displays of
anger, unprovoked aggression and violence against strangers are
reaching epidemic proportions. However, how young people handle
their anger is learnt early in childhood. So how can we help
children manger their anger? It should be pointed out that anger
is a normal and healthy emotion. Often children who find it
difficult to manage their outbursts haven’t been given the
strategies at an early age to allow them to deal with feelings
of anger, or the underlying emotions which might make them
display anger (hurt, fear, and insecurity). Tips on how to tame
anger in young people - Wait until they have calmed down: in the
heat of the moment it is very difficult for a child to talk
about why they feel angry as they are often overwhelmed by the
emotion. Once they have had time to calm down and relax parents,
carers and teachers can help by encouraging children to talk
about angry feelings as