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Why does my child have anger issues? | Managing child’s aggression with affection

Updated: Mar 5, 2023


Even if your child is adorable and angelic, there are occasions when you must perform a double take when you see a staggering amount of wrath coming out of that tiny mind. Pushing the sibling often, neglecting to talk to you on purpose, screaming because of a minor inconvenience, throwing things around the home, or pounding the head on the floor or couch - most parents are perplexed as to why their child is exhibiting such negative behaviour.

Aggression can be caused by genetics and behavioural issues, although it is generally triggered by a physiological delay. Some children's developing nervous systems prevent them from regulating their emotions as well as other kids their age.

Some children have difficulties controlling their impulses and handling their reactions to annoyance and exasperation, which leads to irritation and furious tantrums. Furthermore, communication barriers, sensory concerns, and interrupted patterns are some of the obstacles that might lead to anger disorders in youngsters. Children who continue to experience frequent emotional outbursts are typically in discomfort. Knowing what causes your children to act in a certain way, is the first step to helping them.


Recognizing the factors that lead to a child's outbursts is the first step in controlling anger. So if your child consistently has trouble getting ready for school, some potential remedies include giving them time warnings, helping them dress up, waking them a bit earlier, and rewarding them with their favorite snack if they get ready on time. When such assignments are broken down into steps and posted on the wall, some children respond more positively.


Pro Tip:

Encourage the child to shred multi-coloured tissue paper or construction paper into little pieces to let out their rage. After that, instruct them to adhere the scraps of paper to a drawing book. Children can use this exercise to channel their fury into a soothing craft activity and relieve their stress in a healthy manner.



Children who are often stressed out have anger difficulties. It is a well-established element of the mentality behind aggressive actions. Conflicts in the family and within the everyday environment might cause a child to become aggressive. It is equally vital for parents to respond to their child's temper and stop tantrums before they start.

Staying cool in the face of your child's misconduct, ignoring poor conduct, and praising excellent behaviour will help decrease the child’s furious outbursts.

How parents respond to their children's temper tantrums is another important consideration. If you retain your cool when the kid misbehaves, dismiss poor actions, and reward good the ones, it will be simpler to handle irrational outbursts. In the field of aggressive child behaviour psychology, teaching your child how to deal with their emotions—both positive and negative—is seen as an effective approach to anger management in children.


Typically, uncontrollable conduct is disregarded as normal until it worsens and becomes destructive. Accusing a child of being "awful" for acting angrily is also ineffective. You as their parent can support them by being kind to them, compassionate towards them, and teaching them moral behaviour so that they can function well in society as adults.

· Your child will mimic your movements and speech. Behave and communicate in the way you want your child to behave and communicate. 

· Ignore minor issues or bothersome habits. Larger issues must be addressed, primarily if the kid's negative conduct is potentially damaging or hazardous.

· When your child behaves badly, correct them right away, but don't do it until you've calmed down.

· To help your child manage his/her rage, be firm while also being compassionate.

 

Every child needs a safe home environment with stern yet supportive boundaries. The best way to stop and control a child's hostility is to give them a secure environment and teach them how to regulate their feelings. Treat anger with affection by seeking professional help. Remember that there is no such thing as a "bad child," only an extremely troubled young mind grappling with undirected emotions.

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