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22/02/2005
NSPCC launches drive to help parents manage anger
One in five parents of babies and toddlers in Northern Ireland lose their temper with their child almost 3 times a week.
The findings come as NSPCC Northern Ireland launches a new public education drive – 'Hit means lost it' - aimed at supporting parents to better understand and manage their stress and anger levels so they do not take it out on their baby or toddler.
“Parenting is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world, but it is also very hard work," Ian Elliott, Divisional Director, NSPCC Northern Ireland said. "Stressed parents can easily become angry parents. Though anger is a natural human emotion, it’s not always easy to recognise or control, which is dangerous when you are looking after a child."
The survey reveals that parents interviewed are most likely to lose their temper with their child when he or she is being physically aggressive. Almost a third of the parents interviewed cited this as a trigger.
“When parents feel the pressure mounting, our advice is to take a step back before you say or do something you will later regret. Don’t give in to anger – take control before it controls you,” Mr Elliott added.
The parents were interviewed as part of a wider NSPCC survey of 1,000 UK parents of babies and toddlers up to four-years-old.
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The findings come as NSPCC Northern Ireland launches a new public education drive – 'Hit means lost it' - aimed at supporting parents to better understand and manage their stress and anger levels so they do not take it out on their baby or toddler.
“Parenting is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world, but it is also very hard work," Ian Elliott, Divisional Director, NSPCC Northern Ireland said. "Stressed parents can easily become angry parents. Though anger is a natural human emotion, it’s not always easy to recognise or control, which is dangerous when you are looking after a child."
The survey reveals that parents interviewed are most likely to lose their temper with their child when he or she is being physically aggressive. Almost a third of the parents interviewed cited this as a trigger.
“When parents feel the pressure mounting, our advice is to take a step back before you say or do something you will later regret. Don’t give in to anger – take control before it controls you,” Mr Elliott added.
The parents were interviewed as part of a wider NSPCC survey of 1,000 UK parents of babies and toddlers up to four-years-old.
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