Parenting issues..

[liesje]

I'm not a parent, I'm the second of five children, but I was just wanting advice from people who have 'been there done that'. I know parents get frustrated with their kids sometimes, and I know I do stuff wrong, but is it ok to yell and scream at your kids? I don't know if I'm overreacting or if something is wrong in my family.

 

[Everlasting33]

It depends on the frequency and duration of the screaming and yelling. All parents yell and scream but its wise and healthy to limit it. If its consistent and daily, then it's a problem.

 

[Hadassah]

^^ditto to the above.

I think when you hit the end of your rope, you are apt to yell or get shrill... but by far that should not be something that happens all the time.

 

[unkern]

It better to keep your cool in every situation with children because it keep you in control, but sometimes we can lose our tempers. Constant yelling and screaming shows that you dont have control over your own emotions, they could be at their wits end. I would say its your job as well to help out, maybe by doing this you could help them level out.

 

[liesje]

Thanks for your help