Some parents are struggling to deal with their kids’ anger One in seven say their kids get angrier than children around them, and four in 10 say anger has caused their child trouble Seven in 10 parents worry they sometimes set a bad example of handling anger MONDAY, Nov. 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Angry outbursts are common among children, as siblings squabble and kids protest the unfairness of rules like screen time limits. Now, a new survey shows that many parents struggle to manage their kids’ anger, and some even suspect they’re not providing a good example themselves.
Seven in 10 parents think they sometimes don't handle anger well and their kids may model that behavior, according to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health .
One in seven parents think their kids get angrier than peers the same age, and four in 10 say their child has experienced negative consequences when angry, the poll found. “Children often react intensely to minor frustrations since they’re still building emotional regulation skills. Without guidance on how to express these feelings appropriately, it can lead to disruptive behaviors, problems at school and strained relationships,” said Mott Poll co-director Sarah Clark .
“Parents play an important role in teaching children how to process and manage their anger productively,” Clark added in a hospital news release. “But some parents may need guidance themselves on the be.
