Knowledge is power, and understanding is essential to parenting. So many youth today allow anger to control their actions, causing regrettable behavior. As a parent, we want our children to make as few mistakes as is necessary, but we must first understand.
Rest easy, if you happen to have an angry teen, your teen is not abnormal. The unfortunate reality is that many Americans are victims to anger, and many of us have no idea of how to control it. The emotion anger is not necessarily the threatening factor, our concern rests in the actions associated with anger when it grows out of control. According to John M. Grohol with Psych Central, teenage anger arises from fear. Adolescents do have quite a bit to fear: they are experiencing new changes, they have the pressure of leaving home and their comfort zone, and school and peer pressures to name a few. As a parent, knowing that this stage in your youth’s life is normal, you are better equipped to handle the tough situations.
Inherently, any human being who is under pressure will react, though reactions may vary depending on the individual. Just as with depression, which can be a cause of anger, anger can harm your youth if not addressed appropriately.
Read the three ways to attack teen anger.
-Sierra Langh, Tampa Teen Issues Examiner
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