Anger is occasionally accepted in children and might worry them. Misunderstanding, harsh accusations, or unfair or dangerous treatment can cause anger in youngsters.
A youngster may also have an angry outburst if they feel hampered or violated while pursuing their goal.
Children often have anger outbursts when a negative situation doesn't change, such as being hindered, having something taken away, being subjected to physical and/or verbal violence, being forced to do things they don't want to do, being deprived of playing, being rejected by their friends, peer bullying, not having their emotional needs met, having their safety threatened, and not receiving enough attention.
In situations where anger is inappropriate, many preschoolers act aggressively. Some kids avoid the incident or person to manage their anger. These behaviours hinder children's relationship-building and may lead to repeat issues.
Some youngsters are aggressive and impulsive, which may cause them to be shunned by their friends.
Modelling the desired behaviour is one of the best strategies to teach youngsters. Thus, parents must set an example in anger management.
The youngster should be encouraged to express all of his/her feelings and thoughts during anger to feel understood. Children should learn to verbally express anger.
Prepare for angry children by taking precautions and providing assistance before they get upset.
Positive disciplinary strategies like building a relationship with the child, attempting to understand his thoughts and feelings, letting him express them, and embracing them can promote positive behaviours.
First, parents should tell their children that anger can be managed, that some behavioural modifications are needed to develop this skill, and that practicing these is necessary. In moments of rage, the child can be told to leave the area if he/she cannot control himself/herself and that the parent will help him/her.
Discussing the physical sensations of anger with the child helps remind him/her that calming methods like breathing exercises, doing something he/she enjoys, drinking water, etc. can help.
Ask the child 'what he/she wants to happen' to grasp his/her expectations about the problem that produced the anger, and have them think about it. While talking, you can ask how the other person felt.
Following the occurrence, brainstorming ways will help the child prepare for future ones. If the child's rage becomes hostile and cannot be stopped, professional help is needed.