To describe and/or identify emotions is very difficult for the alcohol-affected child. Because they have a hard time articulating what they are feeling, it is very important to teach the child how to label the emotion, which will allow for the appropriate emotional response as they grow older.
When reacting out of frustration or despair because of the inability to express how they feel, the child may respond by hitting, pushing, biting, breaking items and many other inappropriate actions. Taking a proactive approach to this behavior, and talking with the child, will teach them how to better handle situations that baffle them.