Each and every human being is made “b’tzelem Elokim” — in the image of G-d — and should be treated accordingly. We all believe this and try to do so. And it’s fairly easy — as long as everything goes our way. But when negative emotions hit when we’re struggling with frustration rage panic or hurt our good intentions falters and it becomes far harder to properly fulfill our interpersonal obligations.

Unfortunately these emotions are triggered constantly in family life over issues big and small. Here’s a small sampling of family situations that can provoke shades of frustration in various family members: 

• Dinner isn’t to a child’s liking (frustration disappointment)
• Someone got a bigger piece of cake (frustration jealousy upset)
• A child refuses to cooperate (frustration helplessness)
• Yet again a sibling has borrowed clothing without permission (frustration rage)
• A child carelessly destroys a valued keepsake (frustration sadness)
• A teen is out late and hasn’t called as promised (frustration fear panic) 

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