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Angry feelings Quote by Harvey Karp

“Remember, there’s a huge difference between angry feelings and angry actions. Yes, you have to discourage misbehavior, but it’s superimportant that your child know that you understand how she feels, and you care, even if you disagree.” quote by Harvey Karp
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““Remember, there’s a huge difference between angry feelings and angry actions. Yes, you have to discourage misbehavior, but it’s superimportant that your child know that you understand how she feels, and you care, even if you disagree.””

Harvey Karp

About This Quote

Source Book: No‑Drama Discipline, Harvey Karp, 2014

Distinguish feelings from actions; validate a child’s emotions while setting clear behavioral limits.

In simple terms: Validate feelings, guide actions.

Key Takeaway

Teach empathy and self‑control.

Themes

parenting emotional intelligence discipline

Mood

supportive calm

Type

educational practical

When to use this quote

  • parent‑child conflict
  • school settings
  • therapy sessions

Key Concepts

attachment theory behavioral psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you stay consistent?
  • What language shows empathy?
A Different Perspective

Children may test limits repeatedly.

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