Do You Have an Angry Dad Button?
One of my favorite blogs to read is called All Pro Dad. Today, they had a post that hit home titled 3 Angry Dad Scenarios That Hurt Your Children.
As the father of two boys, I face 2 of the 3 scenarios shared on a regular basis. I addition, I agree with this article in saying the angry dad persona is counterproductive:
We are men and it’s no secret that most of us have an angry dad button that, when pressed, emits anger. The degree of anger depends on the person, but in almost all cases that emotion is counterproductive to fixing whatever set us off…
We know things are going to happen, so how we react when those times come will determine either the positive or negative development of our children moving forward.
Managing anger is an under appreciated skill that can truly impact the quality of one’s life. If I want my boys to have a healthy approach when dealing with anger, it starts with me. I have a responsibility to hold myself to a higher standard. When something pushes my angry dad button, reacting with emotional intelligence is the key to this higher standard.