When you find yourself in a tense situation with an angry preteen, what do you do? During Session 1 of Emotions, preteens will read 1 Samuel 25 and discover effective methods for controlling their anger. Meanwhile, here are some helpful tips and resources for teachers or parents of preteens.

Signs of Anger

• tensed body
• clenched teeth
• increased intensity of speech or behavior
• unkind words or the tone of voice changes to whining or yelling
• restlessness, withdrawal, unresponsiveness, or being easily provoked
• noises with the mouth like growls or deep breathing
• pouting
• squinting, rolling the eyes, or other facial expressions

What Can I Do?

• Helping Your Preteen Deal with Anger
• Helping Your Angry Child Learn Control
• Children, Anger, and the Tween Years
• Anger Management Tips for Teens

Understand that every emotion is created by God. Emotions become harmful, however, when they are handled inappropriately and lead to sin. The Bible says a lot about anger. Check out some of these verses: Ephesians 4:26-27, James 1:19-20, Proverbs 15:1, Ephesians 4:31.