Anger is common among children, as siblings fight with each other and children protest against household restrictions on screen time by shutting off their moods.
A new survey reveals that many parents struggle to manage their children’s anger, and some feel they are not setting a good example for their children.
According to a national survey conducted by the University of Michigan Health Children’s Hospital, 7 out of 10 parents believe they sometimes struggle to manage their children’s anger, which could lead to the continuation of such behavior.
The survey found that one in seven parents feels their children are angrier than their peers, and four in 10 say their children face negative consequences due to their anger.
Survey co-director Sarah Clark stated that children often react intensely to minor frustrations because they are still learning emotional regulation.
She added that children need guidance in appropriately expressing these emotions, or else these behaviors can lead to issues at school and strained relationships.