Patient's question:
My nephew is four and a half years old. He is usually very obedient, probably because he inherited his mother's personality—he's a hot-tempered child. When he encounters something he's not satisfied with or something he can't accomplish, he always gets angry and cries.How can I help him calm down and accept the situation when he faces difficulties, and then think of a solution?
Thank you.
Doctor's answer:
Anger and distress are external manifestations of anxious emotions. Anxiety is caused by tense emotions. Appropriate and short-term anxiety is beneficial to a person's healthy growth; however, long-term anxiety can lead to anxiety disorders. Therefore, it is important to appropriately alleviate a child's anxious state. The way to alleviate a child's anxious emotions is to meet their inner psychological needs—namely: understanding and fulfilling what they truly desire inside.