Is it normal to get angry?

Parents and kids can actually trigger each other like no one else can. Even now, when we are parents ourselves, we sometimes behave illogically with our parents and make them angry. Similarly, our kids push our buttons precisely because they are our children. But, we have to control our anger.

The most important thing to remember about anger is NOT to act while one is angry. You'll feel an urgent need to act, to teach your child a lesson. But that's your anger talking. You can teach your child later, and it will be the lesson you actually want to teach.

Make sure you don’t hit or call your child names or give any harsh punishment when you are angry. Never scream at your kids, that's a tantrum. Remember your children get angry too and you are not only hurting them, but also offering them a role model.

Here’s how you can try to manage your anger:

• Take a deep breath and calm down and count 10. Then talk to them and try to tell them why you are angry

• Move away from your child physically so you aren’t tempted to reach out and touch them violently

• Make it a point NEVER to act while angry. You can sit down with your child a little later and, if necessary, set firm limits. Also ensure you listen to his/her side of it, and respond with reason and respectfully.

• Do whatever you need to do to control yourself, including leaving the room

• Avoid threats because threats made while you’re angry will always be unreasonable

It’s important to remember that anger is a part of being human, and that learning to manage anger responsibly is a part of becoming mature.
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