Question

Shreya is an outgoing and independent girl. She does not like to be dictated by her parents. Her parents are worried as they think that she has been wasting her time and energy on futile, trivial and useless things. One day, her parents asked her to study while she wanted to finish the novel which she was reading. At this, Shreya lost her temper and started shouting at her parents.

Questions

• Was Shreya’s behaviour towards her parents appropriate?
• Were her attitude and thinking responsible for this kind of behaviour
• Suggest how she should have behaved.

Answer 1

• No. Shouting at her parents was not appropriate; she should have expressed her disagreement calmly and respectfully.

• Yes. Her frustration and negative attitude towards her parents’ request likely contributed to her losing her temper. Thoughts and attitudes influence behaviour.

• Shreya should have listened calmly, explained that she wanted to finish the novel, and agreed on a reasonable time to study and read. She should manage her anger and speak respectfully.