[Woahhs]

Isn't everyone allowed to have their emotions?

Frankly, no, they shouldn't. Emotions are your subjective reaction to a give situation, they are not absolutes, and shouldn't be treated like they are. I've heard all the rationales for not suppressing emotions and find them simplistic at best, and counter-productive at worst. Some emotions should be condoned, and some should be supressed. If there is a question as to which is which, I suggest a quick reading of C.S. Lewis "First Things."

[netmilsmom]

>>I suggest a quick reading of C.S. Lewis "First Things."<<

I will. Do you think I can get a copy from the local library?

I have to go on my experience from my own childhood where I was told constantly, to stop being angry or there is no need to be afraid. I help my girls define the emotion (I know you are angry but you are not allowed to act this way or I know you are scared of the dark but if you close your eyes you see nothing and there is nothing in the dark that is not in the light) then teach them what is an appropriate reaction to that emotion.
Did I explain that better?