Anger may also be a result of feeling afraid or helpless. Children's anger may be a result of frustration. It may result from fear of events or situations occurring in their lives. Anger may be an attempt to gain control over their lives when change occurs. Anger grows when children focus on themselves.
Parents can teach children to understand anger and direct their energy toward resolving their anger.
Screaming, fighting, or other aggressive behavior does not solve the problem. Learning how to stay calm when angry is a technique that can be used by both adults and children. Let children talk about what is bothering them. Let them explain their feelings. Let them know being angry is OK as long as they can stay calm and focus on solving the problem.