Behind most anger is fear, frustration, hurt, isolation, depression, guilt, shame, stress, jealousy, rejection, loneliness, helplessness, injustice. In our families, we end up yelling at the people we love most because anger and anxiety are intertwined.
The fear of what might happen creates an inner turmoil over things that we cannot control. We can trade our anxiety for peace – peace because He cares and peace because He is in control.
We all want our children to have self-control and to learn how to manage their lives. How do we train our diamonds in the rough? We do a lot of polishing! Self-control is a strength, and it is an essential part of healthy emotional development. It is the ability to stop yourself from doing things that would be damaging or have negative results. It is choosing to control your own…
