Disputes among neighbors are a part of life, and most don’t reach past the point of a minor annoyance. You take a deep breath and endure it because in most cases it’s just a quirk or question of personal opinion. Bullying, on the other hand, is a serious issue.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics and KidsHeath.org, anger is an emotion that younger children can learn to manage with help from parents, teachers or older siblings. The key to improving a child's anger management is to help him identify and understand his emotions.

Stress and anger often go hand in hand. As your stress levels rise, so do your levels of frustration and tension. Likewise, repressed or uncontrolled anger can cause aggravation and stress. If you think you have a problem handling anger and stress in your life, you may want to consider seeing a counselor.

Yelling “I hate you” when TV time is up, playing a bit too rough with his sister, targeting a classmate during a dodge ball game. Any parent wonders what behaviors are normal for their 7-year-old, and wants to address those that aren’t.

Whether it causes interpersonal conflicts, marriage and family problems, outbursts at work or criminal activity and imprisonment, anger is a very powerful emotion that can get out of control.