Every trouble in a child's life is the result of something. Sometimes, simple unawareness in the childish psychology could cause many uncured psychological complexes and troubles. Every children psychologist suggests that it is better to prevent than to cure.
Self-control learning
The brightest example of self-control lack is the scene at the grocery, when a child is screaming and demanding a candy in spite of the fact that a parent is not able to purchase candies right now (or any other reason). Of course, a child knows that there is a desire and he/she expects to get what he/she wants. But mostly in the adult life, the things turn to be different. Usually inability to control emotions results into the personal relationships problems and social position defining.
It is better to start self-control teaching at the very early age. When an infant is crying to get something, practice the timeouts in order to show a child that you are not around him/her for all the time. When a child becomes a pupil and learns how to distinguish good and bad, try to explain him how to handle anger and worries. Emotions are not the best helpers in the emergency situations. When a child is able to analyze his/her behavior (ten-twelve years old), it is a good idea to think why emotions dominate the mind sometimes, what makes a person feeling desperate and weak. Surely, you can come to the conclusion together.
Mildness is an enemy of self-control. Be firm and motivated in your decision if you are going to teach your child to control his/her emotions. If you break the rule suddenly and buy a candy to your child after his/her screaming, so, be sure that you lose this battle and you have to start everything from the very beginning.
In addition, your personal way to be well-balanced and even-tempered is the best pattern to your child mostly.