It is hard to convince a high-school student that he will encounter a lot of problems more difficult than those of algebra and geometry. Edgar W. Howe
Control your Anger, Don't let it Control You



Anger can be a paralyzing and debilitating condition. But it can be a terrifying and degrading experience for your child if you're taking your anger out on them. Physical and verbal abuse of a child can have lasting and lethal implications, so it's crucial that as a parent, you do whatever necessary to get your anger in check.


As a parent, you have a wonderful opportunity to undo the wrongs that were done to you as a child if you had an angry and abusive parent or parents. It can be very curative and demonstrate you where your troubles lie are and inspire you to fix them. Perhaps your past is filled with unresolved hurt and anger. If so, take the necessary steps to heal yourself. If you don't, you could unwillingly and unthinkingly harm your child. Studies have shown that children whose mothers often express anger are more likely to be difficult to discipline. Identify problems from your past and honestly look at current situations that are angering you. Maybe you aren't fulfilled at work; perhaps your spouse and you are having relationship troubles, maybe you have other personal issues or unfulfilled goals that are bothering you. If all your child ever sees is your angry face and hears an angry voice, that's what they'll most likely grow into as well.


It's important to 'pick your battles' when parenting. Accidents and nuisances don't warrant the energy and agony it takes to get angry. But misbehaviors such as a child hurting themselves, others or property demand a firm, quick and appropriate response from you. You will probably have to continually remind yourself that the small stuff isn't worth getting worked up over. And remind yourself also that you're the one in control of your anger; don't let your anger control you. Put yourself in time out, take a deep breath, walk away, do whatever you have to in order to get a grip on yourself before addressing the situation if you feel your anger coming on strong.

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Being respectful helps a child succeed in life.

They tend to smile more readily and enjoy life. Remain completely and totally focused on them and the conversation at hand. Sometimes your common sense will help you decide when bedtime rules should be modified or table manners relaxed. Play is essential to every area of a child's growth and development. Everyone makes mistakes. You're sure to raise a child capable of giving and gaining respect.

Drop the Rock: Taren Tyler Speaks

Drop the Rock: Campaign to Repeal the Rockefeller Drug Laws in New York State West 4th Basketball Courts, NYC Social Services of Hip Hop hosts the 4th Annual Kenny Graham's Basketball Tournament and Slam Dunk Contest. Taren Tyler, a Drop the Rock outreach and education staff member speaks against the Rockefeller Drug Laws. Sign the petition to repeal the Rockefeller Drug Laws at www.DroptheRock.org This event was organized by Social Services of Hip Hop. The Drop the Rock Campaign is looking to repeal the Rockefeller Drug Laws in order to return judicial discretion to judges and devise more humane and appropriate sentencing guidelines for people incarcerated for drug offenses. www.DroptheRock.org Sign the Petition online to repeal the Rockefeller Drug Laws! There are currently over 13,000 people incarcerated under the Rockefeller Drug Laws in New York State. The majority of people incarcerated under the Rockefeller Drug Laws are non-violent offenders of low classification who suffer from drug addiction. Although research shows that rates of drug use and drug sales are higher among white people, 90% of people incarcerated under the Rockefeller Drug Laws are Blacks and Latinos. It costs New York taxpayers ,000 dollars to house one person in prison. 13,000 people multiplied by ,000 = 0 Million Dollars spend housing drug offenders. Drop the Rock believes that drug abuse is a health/mental health issue that needs to be treated appropriately with rehabilitation services, vocational training, education, parenting classes, and not through incarceration. Drop the Rock advocates for more community-based alternative to incarceration programs, which have been proven to be more effective at helping people and less expensive than incarceration. At this time of financial crisis, NY needs to stop spending so much money to sustain prison communities upstate and start investing money into community based alternatives that are more likely to help people who suffer from drug addiction and stop the cycle of mass incarceration. www.DroptheRock.org SIGN THE PETITION NOW

Author: DroptheRockMovement
Keywords: Drop the Rock Rockefeller Drug Laws War grassroots outreach nonprofit local government activism
Added: August 12, 2008