Sportsmanship is an important part of teen anger management
Anger management issues in adults are often rooted in childhood situations that were never resolved and instead allowed to grow and develop over time. While some may write off getting angry as just a fact of life, the truth is that, for many people, anger can become a serious problem with the potential to harm relationships and even cost jobs. This only underscores the importance of teen anger management, and teaching kids ways to address their feelings, keep them under control and find peaceful resolutions to their problems.
One of they key tenets of teen anger management is teaching good sportsmanship. Sports give kids a chance to not only vent feelings and get in healthy exercise, but also teach essential character-building lessons. Passions often flare during heated games, and it’s critical that kids know that their conduct during a competition is more important than simply winning or losing. Courtesy of The Times and Democrat, a local South Carolina news publication, here are a few considerations to keep in mind when preaching sportsmanship:
- Be a team player. Sports are a team effort. Work with your teammates, instead of acting alone, to ensure the best possible end for everyone.
- Don’t be a sore loser. You won’t win all the time, so when you do experience a loss, handle it gracefully and look forward to the next game.
- Exercise anger management. Often times a referee or another player may do something that irritates you. Instead of arguing over it, accept what happened and move to improve your game.
- Play by the rules. Rules promote fairness and keep games organized and in check. Abiding by them helps things to run smoothly.
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Dr. Carlos Todd PhD LCMHC specializes in anger management, family conflict resolution, marital and premarital conflict resolution. His extensive knowledge in the field of anger management may enable you to use his tested methods to deal with your anger issues.
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