Exploring Feelings: Why Suppressing Emotions Can Cause Severe Problems To Children

For parenting self-awareness, self-demonstration can be done by acting out on how to react in intense situations calmly rather than using negative ways. If self-demonstration is practiced, calling a time out and getting centered again should be demonstrated.

Emotions are temporary energies that meant to pass through. If the feelings of children are acknowledged, the emotions pass through with the better understanding and quicker speed. Taking time to deal with these feelings help children, preventing them from reacting negatively. Accepting the viewpoint of the children can bring them to light easily.

Empathy teaches children that emotional life isn't abnormal, scary or threatening. They are manageable and are something that every human experiences. Children are generally under the misconception that emotions are defective or shameful. However, children should be taught that they are not alone. It helps children to accept themselves and others entirely.

Emotions must not be minimized to the children as they may be discomforting. It is essential for children to learn to manage the uncomfortable. According to the Huffington Post, if emotional experiences are intentionally avoided, they will return and keep repeating in the form of similar and harder lessons.

Suppressing emotions are futile because it turns into something bitter. When children's emotions are ignored or rejected, it makes them suppress feelings, which in turn results in serious and chronic emotional problems.

Children must listen actively but might not be agreed on what they say or feel. Their feelings must be accepted and repeated back for understanding. According to Kids Matter, children should be shown care and that their point of view is seen.

Often, when children believe that their emotions are accepted and understood, the emotions begin to dissipate and lose charge. This clears the way for problem-solving. Occasionally, they require help to brainstorm but resist the urge to handle problems on their own.

Children must be helped to verbalize painful emotions and understand them. With these emotional issues, they require guidance and support. A child with self- awareness can manage emotions. Teaching self-awareness gives children the ability to realize emotions.