Young Children & Ministry

Anger

Instructor: Jovonni T. Farrington

Pre-Reading Assignment

Prior to this lesson you should have read chapter 4 in Tackling Tough Issues.

Use highlighters, write notes in the margin and other study habits to help you understand,

recall and learn this information. It is important for this course, but more than that it is important for the children’s lives

you will impact.

Anger Outlets

Children need to see adults with proper and appropriate outlets for anger,

disappointment and stress. Anger and stress reduction techniques should be

used openly in front of children so that they will learn appropriate ways

to deal with issues.

Setting Limits

Children need limits set for them. There cannot be a sense of chaos. Setting

limits allows children to acknowledge right to be angry, hurt, and

disappointment using appropriate behaviors.

Control

Children can learn also through our behavior and through techniques to develop control of their behavior. Feeling angry is a natural and healthy emotion. Despite the fact that a child may feel anger, they need to learn the proper outlets to control their anger.

Finding healthy outlets for their angry feelings.

Work It OutThere are many

techniques and activities to help

children work through their anger.

• Exercising• Hand tracing• Games• Stop Signs• Play Clay• Clap and Stomp

Families can also help children deal with their

anger.

1. Warm & Caring Time2. Talk3. Develop Controls4. Find healthy outlets

Assignment

Read Chapter 4 Do Application and Reflection section Complete quiz