Anger is a very common problem in the family especially among sibling relationships. Although it can be frustrating for parents to see their children fighting with each other, a wise parent can use anger episodes to teach their children valuable lessons on controlling their emotions. Here are some tips on how you can do this.

·         First, show empathy for the child; tell him something like, “I can see why you’re angry but…”

 

·         Second, you should help him acknowledge his mistake if he was wrong. For example, statements like, “Your sister was wrong to tease you that way but that doesn’t mean that you should punch her.”

 

These types of statements can be helpful because children usually feel that anger and retaliation is justified when the other person did something wrong first. By agreeing that their “enemy” is wrong but still teaching the child that it is wrong to have an angry response, the child will know that wrong actions does not justify wrong actions in return.

 

·         Third, you can try to help your child see alternative responses. Children need to know that it is sometimes important to confront wrong actions but sometimes, it is better to let the offense go.