Help Children Cope with Frustration

by Radhika (follow)

Emotions (12)      Frustration (1)     

It’s human for all of us to feel the frustration when we are unable to fulfill a task or accomplish our goals. Most of us find it difficult to cope with it. The feeling of frustration amongst kids is no different.

Generally, frustration is seen in kids when they are incapable of doing something or when they are told that they can’t do or have something that they want.



The effect of frustration with kids is generally for a short period of time. However, if left unattended, it can multiply to an extent that it becomes a significant obstacle in achieving their goal. The worst part is when frustration leads to negative behaviours amongst kids, such as anger.

I can think of a few ways which would help kids deal with their emotions when they get frustrated:













Though there are multiple ways for handling the frustration amongst the kids, it’s always better to not let it creep in. We need to create an atmosphere at home, where they feel loved and cared. By spending time with them, we can teach them on how to confront the feeling frustration and eventually, convert the potential challenges into opportunities for their learning.

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