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Angry is a normal human emotion, and it's common for children to struggle with managing their anger in healthy ways. When children lose control and direct their distress at others through behaviors, it can indeed be a scary and stressful experience for everyone involved.
Crying, screaming, kicking, or hitting
Yelling, name-calling, or using harsh language
Hitting, pushing, or throwing objects
Refusing to engage with others (parent, teacher, peer) or participate in activities
Refusing to follow instructions or comply with home or school rules
Criticizing themselves or expressing feelings of worthlessness
Physiological signs such as clenched fists or jaw, tense muscles, or flushed face
Withdrawing from social interactions and displaying a sad or resentful demeanor
Children and youth can experience anger for various reasons, both at home and in school.
Still developing their emotional regulation skills, making it challenging for them to manage strong emotions like anger effectively.
Academic pressures, social expectations, and school or family stressors can overwhelm children and youth, leading to feelings of frustration and anger.
Struggles with peers, conflicts with siblings, or challenges in relationships with parents or teachers can trigger anger.
Anger may arise when children and youth feel that their needs for attention, validation, autonomy, or safety are not being met.
Experienced trauma, neglect, or adverse childhood experiences may struggle with anger as a coping mechanism or as a response to triggers related to their past experiences.
Adolescence is a period of significant physical, cognitive, and emotional changes, which can lead to heightened emotions and mood swings.
Underlying mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, or oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) can manifest as anger.
Factors such as exposure to violence, substance abuse in the family, or socioeconomic stressors can contribute to anger and aggression.
How to keep them, and others around them, safe? As a child gets older, aggression might become more and more. It’s common for children to feel guilty or sorry after they calm down from a bout of anger, but it can be challenging for them to apologize to parents or caregiver. As children lack of confidence in their ability to control their behavior in the future. They don’t know how to deal with their frustration or other uncomfortable feelings. They haven’t yet learned skills for emotional regulation without getting upset when overwhelmed.
Stay Calm: It's essential for parents to remain calm and composed when dealing with a child's aggressive behavior. If parents respond emotionally, it could escalate the situation further.
Prioritize safety by removing any dangerous objects from the area and guiding them to a safe space.
Acknowledge the child’s feelings of anger and frustration, letting them know that it’s okay to feel upset but not okay to express those feelings through aggression.
Children learn by observing parents and caregiver, so model healthy ways of dealing with anger and frustration in your own behavior.
At HiDolphin, we provide anger management therapy, a supportive and nurturing environment for children and youth to regulate their emotions safely. Our guidance and interventions are tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual, helping them learn to manage their anger in healthy and constructive ways. If you’re ready to start your journey towards ‘I’m OK Child, You’re OK Parent‘, please click here https://hidolphin.sg/book-appointment/ to schedule an appointment. We are happy to assist you and your child every step of the way.
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