Pregnancy
Being Teased
by Dr. Michael Simon
Your child is provoked into a fistfight with another child, who teased him for wearing old, out-of-style sneakers.
What to say:
Say something like "I know being teased can hurt, but fighting is totally unacceptable. Besides, there are better ways of dealing with kids who tease you, like ignoring them, walking away, or getting an adult's help."
What this accomplishes:
Saying this validates your child's feelings, reinforces the idea that fighting is unacceptable, and gives him other choices for dealing with the situation.
Of course, you should always praise your child when you see him or her acting appropriately. The more children know how they're supposed to act, the easier they'll be able to do it, come crunch time.
By being open and honest, and by taking a primary role in the learning process, you can help your child handle big-league anger.
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