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Kids Live In A World of Anger

Why are some children so angry? Here are some clues as to how they may be learning to express thier normal angry feelings:

  • By middle school, chidlren have seen more than 100,000 acts of aggression or violence on television
  • A recent AAA study showed nearly 90% of motorists hace experienced an aggressive driving incident within the past year. Many of these incidents were witnessed by children.
  • According to the National Youth Prevention Resource Center, 11% of children in grades 6 to 10 say they have been the victims of bullies, and 13% report bullying others.

For a full report on how children live in a culture of anger, and related stories, click here.

For help with anger management before it starts affecting your children, visit angercoach.com or AJNovick group sites.

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