TheĀ Justitia FoundationĀ Blog
Anger is one of the most universal human experiences, yet it remains one of the least
understood. Whether it surfaces as a child's frustrated outburst over a toy, a teenager's blow-up
during a stressful rehearsal, or an adult's loss of composure in a high-stakes job interview,
anger does not appear out of nowhere. It has roots and recognizing those roots is the first
step toward managing its impact.
Anger looks different across the lifespan
The triggers for anger shift as people grow. In children, unmet needs, perceived injustice, or
sibling rivalry can quickly escalate into physical reactions before the child has words for what
they are feeling. Adolescents face a more complex landscape: identity formation, peer pressure,
and academic stress all ...