26 Feeling Victimized
When a child is acting out, it’s natural, as a parent, to feel victimized. This is particularly true when the outburst appears wholly unrelated to any negative actions the parents themselves has taken. However, it’s important in these moments to remember that the parent is the adult in the room, while the child is still learning. If the latter is unable to act appropriately, it’s the adult’s task to teach them how to do so, not to feel victimized by their lack of decorum. After all, they’re just kids.
