A close friend's eight-year-old daughter will explode into irrational outbursts and crying when someone crosses her or interferes with something she wants to do and her three brothers must walk on eggshells to avoid setting her off. We cannot talk to my friend about it because she says she is the same way and the unverbalized conclusion to her statement is that everyone needs to try to understand them. I do not see it as a healthy coping response but am at loss to know what to say or do.
Tight Rope
