Tita Dulce Festin-Baybay

That’s right, Kidsters! There are ways on how not to get angry at our classmates, siblings, elders, helpers, or even at our pets. Another way of saying it is there are ways on how to control our emotions.

Even when I am already this age, I still find it hard to control my temper or not get angry, especially when others really make you lose your patience. A relative of mine who lives in the U.S. and is a military man, sent me an email giving tips on how to control emotions.

Cousin Vikthor Festin calls it “the rules of practicing ‘ugaling langit, ugaling kaaya-aya.” To translate in English, heaven-like manner, well-liked manner.

The first rule is the first one to get mad has the right to it. So just keep quiet.

Secondly, there is no person who fights alone. If you don’t answer the angry person, then he will just stop fighting with you.

Thirdly, an angry person is deaf. People who are angry cannot hear anyone because he is busy listening to himself getting angry. So, don’t try to explain and fight back.

Cousin Vickthor says an angry person is ‘abnoy.’ According to a pastor, there is a biblical reference to this when the Lord said when He was being crucified: “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.” The modern term for these people are ‘abnoys.’

Finally, the best part of seeing one getting angry at you is to tell yourself that because of this person, you will grow in character and mature.

Learn to accept them and to have patience with them. So Kidsters, it’s not worth it getting into a fight with an angry or highly emotional person.