Psychology Today | 04.05.2026 03:55
When a child snaps, argues, shuts down, or erupts over something small, parents who reach out to me have previously landed on a familiar explanation and conclusion. They say, "They have an anger problem." Granted, it certainly looks that way from the outside. But in my work with children—and in consulting with parents—I've found that anger is often the most misleading label we can use.
