The big kids never let me play with them! (Stamps her foot and then turns away with slumped shoulders.)
You feel upset because the big kids wont let you play with them.
You're not fair!
You feel angry because I am not giving you what you want.
No one wants to play with me. (Sitting on the front porch with his head in his hands.)
You feel lonely because the other kids don't want to play with you today.
I'll never be able to understand this stuff. (With tears in her eyes she pushes the text and homework away)
You feel confused because the homework is really difficult.
It hurts when I go to the dentist. I don't want to go!
You feel scared because it hurt the last time you went to the dentist.
I HATE YOU!
You feel angry because I told you no.
I hate this stupid toy! (Child throws the toy in frustration).
You feel frustrated because the toy needs new batteries.
No one ever invites me to their party!
You feel upset because you did not get invited to the party.
He always gets to sit in the front! I'm not going!
You feel angry because I let your brother sit in the front seat.
I don't like my teacher at school! I'm never going back to school!
You feel frustrated because you don't get along with your teacher at school.
I never want to go to ballet again!
You feel embarrassed because you fell at ballet practice.
I never get to do anything fun.
You feel upset because mom wont let you go outside to play with your friends.