ANGRY CHILD, THE(ISBN=) 英文原版

　　Every child has an off day when nothing seems to go right, but
for some, angry outbursts, frustration, and resentment are the
norm. When a child’s anger threatens to jeopardize his school and
social life and introduces an element of strain into the family
dynamics that affects every member, it’s time for a parent to ask:
When is angry too angry?
　　Child psychologist Dr. Tim Murphy has addressed this very
question with hundreds of families, helping them to understand both
the causes and the repercussions of childhood anger and to devise
effective strategies for defusing the time bomb in their midst.
Whether it’s a toddler staging a tantrum, a grade-schooler unable
to make friends, or a sulking preteen who greets every adult
request with antagonism, parents of angry children are baffled by
both the depth and the root of their child’s unhappiness. And when
small social problems and household disputes regularly escalate
into full-fledged battles, it’s nearly impossible for parents to
distance themselves enough from the situation to find a perspective
that will remedy it.
　　With simple, direct techniques, Dr. Murphy shows it is possible
to help an angry child understand what triggers his outbursts and
develop new approaches for coping with potentially explosive
situations. Identifying the ten telling characteristics of an angry
child, Dr. Murphy provides examples from his clinical experience to
help adults guide their children to more appropriate responses. Dr.
Murphy also alerts readers to parenting styles that work best for
these volatile children, explaining how a parent’s own behavior can
sometimes escalate a child’s meltdowns. He pinpoints the moments
when anger moves from a normal emotional expression to an extreme
one, indicative of a larger problem. In a special chapter devoted
to winning daily battles, Dr. Murphy offers advice on situations in
which an angry child’s temper is most likely to flare.
　　The Angry Child is destined to be a classic. With real solutions
for the concerns of millions of parents, Dr. Murphy offers answers
and hope for the families and educators of unhappy children of all
ages.
　　From the Hardcover edition.