You just don’t. Really. Young crying babies, pissy toddlers, chewing puppies, all can cause outstanding levels of frustration, and a desire to shake, slap smack, whatever. But you just don’t. Impulse control is a wonderful thing. Really. I have been surprised in my life by the fact that I have not succumbed, but we come with a stronger sense of balance and control than we think we are capable of. If we’re emotionally healthy, that is.