Hatred is a strong feeling that can be hard to accept and deal with in children. 

Art about hatred provides an outlet for this raw and intense emotion. 

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Expression of hatred often involves destructive imagery. DESTRUCTION can take place IN a drawing-

(by drawing weapons, bombs etc.)

But it can also take place BY DESTRUCTION of the art  itself!

 

The "I hate COVID" page children an opportunity to do both!

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Witnessing: Most children worry that their negative emotions will make them “unlovable”. Witnessing children's creative expressions of hatred helps them move through the emotion in a safe manner that retains  their self-esteem.

 

Remember: There is a difference between feeling and doing!

 

Hateful acts such as hitting or hurting are discipline issues.

The underlying feelings are still important to recognize and deal with. ie: It’s ok for children to wish they could put their baby sister in the garbage.. but it’s NOT OK to do it!  BETTER TO DRAW IT!

An empathetic response to a drawing like this would be;

"I think you're feeling really jealous of your sister right now!.

That must be SO hard for you!"