Parenting Todays Teens Radio
  • Stopping the Anger (7-27-2011)

     

    PODCAST SCRIPT:

    You can’t fight or argue with your teenager’s feelings of anger; that will just make them angrier.

    The “stand your ground” drill sergeant approach of “yelling and telling” doesn’t work with anger either. That just models shouting and will turn your home into an unending scream fest.

    Correcting an angry teen with equal or greater anger is like throwing gasoline on a raging fire.  So, the better way is as scripture says, “A gentle answer turns away wrath.”

    Anger is a symptom—so don’t try to beat it, treat it or cover it up.  When there is anger, remain calm. Find the disappointment or hurt that is driving your teen’s anger and focus instead on dealing with that.


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