The Why’s of Anger (The tip of the iceberg)
When we think of the WHY’S of anger, its causes, what usually comes to mind? Perhaps being put down for something he/she did or didn’t do, being ignored, being told repeatedly to accomplish a task account for some of these reasons ……. What are other obvious causes of anger you think youngsters may experience?
The more difficult motivations for anger in teens to understand and uncover are those not on the surface. These require patience and persistence to uncover. Some may involve varied sources of frustration including; school, or peer and adult relationships. Often, these are only revealed in bits and pieces. Whatever the source, observation of a teen’s behavior and attention to their conversation are vital! … Can you think of other less obvious causes for this feeling?
I’ve provided insight into a few reasons for teen anger. Understanding its causes will help to enable you to assist an adolescent in managing this emotion in positive ways.
