Anger: A Call to Action, Not Inaction

Anger serves as a unique emotional response that propels individuals toward action, unlike other emotions such as sadness, guilt, or fear, which tend to cause withdrawal. It can act as a coping mechanism, albeit often an ineffective one, leading to negative outcomes. The desire is for children to learn to manage their anger constructively, allowing them to assess situations calmly and communicate assertively as adults. While boys may naturally assert themselves from a place of anger, the aim is to foster understanding and clarity in addressing and resolving conflicts without resorting to aggression.