I have to lead a group tonight for parents who have kids with anger problems, and they need parenting tips. I would like some resources, input, or advice on the subject. Thanks a lot
They need to first find out where the anger is coming from. Meaning is it the teen being just a mean teen and acting out because they know they can get away with it.. Or is the teen’s anger coming from drug use or booze or are they allergic to something and this is how it is coming out in them (YES, this can happen.) Or is the anger from something mental (not like they are nutz, but you never know), like a chemical imbalances in them.
Finding out can help a lot with the way the parent deals with them .. It might also open doors as to how to deal with that teen..
October 31st, 2009 at 2:40 pm
They need to first find out where the anger is coming from. Meaning is it the teen being just a mean teen and acting out because they know they can get away with it.. Or is the teen’s anger coming from drug use or booze or are they allergic to something and this is how it is coming out in them (YES, this can happen.) Or is the anger from something mental (not like they are nutz, but you never know), like a chemical imbalances in them.
Finding out can help a lot with the way the parent deals with them .. It might also open doors as to how to deal with that teen..
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October 31st, 2009 at 2:49 pm
when I was younger I babysat for this family with 3 boys under 10 and a baby girl. Obviously that would bring on a few bouts of fighting. Their mom and dad had a technique Im so planning on using if I need to when my boys get bigger. It seemed to work wonders for them. when they got mad and wanted to fight each other dad made them go in their rooms and punch their pillows 50-100 times. by the time they were done they were pretty much with the fighting aspect and could work on what made them so angry in the first place. You cant (especially with young children) stop their frustrations, but you can channel it, let them get it out and then try to discuss it. We’ve got a punching bag already, and me and my hubby use it too!
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October 31st, 2009 at 3:26 pm
They need to make sure they are getting enough break time to start with. Enough balance in life.
They also need to think about the big picture. No matter what has made them mad they need to realize this is a season in life. It will pass. They need to make the most of it so when they look back they don’t remember the anger as much as the love they gave. Children will become more tense when they are around anger, therefore it may be a vicious cycle. Good luck, you are doing a great service.
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