Children are one of the most defenseless creatures on Planet Earth and are totally dependent on us for many years for almost everything. They need our friendship more than we need theirs, and our friendship could help them feel secure about their survival. The above is such a basic fact, and it seems that they do not know this because if they did, those “rude-defiant- disrespectful” behaviors that come our way would not happen. Yet, we are presented with these behaviors that we dislike. When we fail to understand the reasons behind these actions, we may be left angry, irritated, saddened, disappointed, devastated, helpless, and drained. Let us be kind to ourselves by discovering insightful solutions to these everyday challenges. AUTHOR: Sudha Kudva works as a professional counselor, EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist who specializes in Child, Adult, Couple, Family, and Trauma Therapy. With over 24,000 hours of experience in this field, she also offers insightful workshops and talks.