Why do I cry when I hear my parents argue?

Kids usually feel upset when they see or hear parents arguing. They might worry that one parent seems angry enough to lose control. They might worry that their parent might be angry with them, too, or that someone might get hurt. Sometimes parents’ arguments make kids cry or give them a stomachache.

Why do I cry when my family argues?

We might cry out of empathy for our partner, shock at hearing about something we’d been oblivious to or anger if another’s argument comes across as accusatory. As Time magazine science writer Mandy Oaklander put it, “Tears are a signal that others can see.”

Why do I cry when I’m a teenager?

As a teenager I also cried because I was bullied. Because hormones made my life a misery, and because I had frequent debilitating headaches, but at the time I didn’t really know or understand that these were the reasons I was crying. Even today when people ask me why I am crying I often don’t know in the moment.

Is it normal for a child to be aggressive at times?

It’s normal for young children to be anti-social, rebellious, defiant and even verbally aggressive at times and for neurotypical children up to the age of about six to also be physically aggressive at times.

Why does my mother get angry when I’m Ill?

It is very hard to know what, but it could be some dysfunction within the family (that sounds dreadful, but most families have some dysfunction!). Or she may be angry with you for being ill and only able to express it now she feels you are safe and well.

Does your child carry a backlog of unresolved emotions?

When a child carries a backlog of unresolved emotions, they tend to have a low tolerance to stress and even small requests, challenges or obstacles can feel overwhelming to them. They may be happily playing one minute and suddenly a small disappointment sparks a strong reaction.