Jocelyne is 8 years old and cannot control her temper.Her parents encourage her to vent her anger by punching a large stuffed bear.This approach will most likely ____.

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Encouraging a child to physically vent their anger can actually increase their aggressiveness rather than decrease it. This approach may also teach the child that physical violence is an acceptable way to deal with their emotions. A better approach would be to teach Jocelyne coping mechanisms such as deep breathing or communication skills, rather than physical aggression.

Jocelyne Is 8 Years Old and Cannot Control Her Temper