Question
Why can’t children cry when they’re angry? What should I do?
Answer
Children who can’t cry when they’re angry might be experiencing a difference in emotional experience and expression. When children feel frustrated or dissatisfied, anger often arises. Anger can also be a disguise for hurt feelings. The reasons for a child’s anger could be related to parents, other children, their own life, or people they are not pleased with. When you or your child feels angry, there might have already been a conflict, and it’s important to try to resolve the dispute and communicate with the child.