Sandy has two young preschoolers who have been laughing and making other loud noises at church. She has become visibly angry when this happens. Last Sunday she grabbed both children during the service and pulled them both down the aisle as she left.

Jack has enjoyed his relationship with his son, Mark. Now that Mark has turned thirteen, he's become quite sullen around his father and avoids going out in public with him. I don't know what's gotten into him, Mark says. He was never this way before.

What do you think of these problems? What are some of the reasons these parents might have reacted the way they did?

If you are keeping a journal, summarize your responses to the above situations and identify what may be some of your own personal aggravations you may have with your children that you may have to reevaluate.

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