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Emotional regulation is a skill, not a buzzword
Emotional regulation is the ability to manage emotions, both positive and negative, and it is a skill that develops over time, not an inborn trait, according to a child psychologist writing in…
The Story in Brief
Emotional regulation is the ability to manage emotions, both positive and negative, and it is a skill that develops over time, not an inborn trait, according to a child psychologist writing in The Hindu. It is distinct from temperament, which is genetically driven. There are two types: self-regulation and co-regulation, where adults help children handle intense feelings.
The article explains that emotions form cycles involving thoughts, body, and behaviour, and changing one part can shift the whole experience. Healthy regulation uses emotions as information, not as commands. When coping fails, emotional dysregulation can overwhelm a person. Strategies include taking a walk, venting, or shooting hoops.
The Indian Opinion
Calling emotional regulation a TikTok trend dismisses a real, teachable skill. The child psychologist's distinction from innate temperament matters because parents often blame themselves or their child's genes. The useful test is simple: can the child pause, notice the feeling, and choose a response? Watch whether schools actually teach this alongside academics. That will show if we treat it as a skill or just a slogan.
Source: thehindu.com
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