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Anger management from #artofliving

You go to a parenting workshop and learn that we need to give space to our children when they are angry. Lets take Ram, a 8 year old. He is developing his ego, his likes and dislikes. He has a fight in school with some bullies. He is quite in his van while coming home. He throws the bag after reaching home. His mother starts Is that the way to keep your bag? Dont you have any respect for your books? Your books are saraswati. If you dont respect them you will become dumb. etc., you can add more in comments Now he learns that if something is screwed around you then you have to shout and give back. He goes to his room, bangs the door and shuts himself off. His mother has learnt to give him space, that is how his anger will simmer off. Once he has spent enough time with himself, he will become normal again. He comes out of the room after 2 hours. He is desperately hungry and needs something to eat. The father has come back from office. He has the latest update from mother. He