Today's Tip for Families

11-06-2022

Give Your Child Appropriate Words to Express Anger

It's the phrase every parent dreads: "I hate you!" It's also one many parents will probably hear eventually. When children get angry (for example, when they're experiencing consequences of misbehavior), they may lash out with negative words. If your child does, don't overreact or increase punishment. Instead, wait until you are both calm and explain to your child that "hate" isn't a nice word and it isn't acceptable. Then offer some alternative things to say the next time, such as "I feel angry" or "I'm disappointed."

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