MY CHILD IS BEHAVIORING AGGRESSIVELY

However, some preschool children may experience frequent and escalating conflicts. Such children seem to be able to solve almost every predicament they fall into with aggression, and they can even get into fights with children much older and larger than themselves. Once they start walking, children's developing nervous systems may not allow them to control their impulses as much as their peers. For some children, aggression is handled more as a problem of learning and practicing social skills.

Seeing that aggression is often rewarded, the child begins to feel entitled, thinking that it will work in all areas of his life. For example, in kindergarten, he gets in front of the queue for the swing in the playground and starts to use that swing most himself. The teacher will immediately notice a child who behaves like this. From a child's point of view, the difference between self-confidence and aggression may not be very clear.

How should I help my child?

The best way to correct an aggressive child is to prevent this behavior in the first place. When observing aggressive behavior in your child, you will see a clear pattern in most of their behaviors. You notice that they are aggressive, either at home or just in public. If your child is tired or feels frustrated, he may be acting aggressively. This clear pattern helps you intervene and better prepare for it. Aggressive children at this age display consistent behaviors before showing aggression. They can grit their teeth, stare, rock back and forth.

What you need to do when you feel the increasing behavior is to remove your child from that environment. Your predictability helps him feel calm and in control. Losing control for a moment and beating your aggressive child will never work. On the contrary, it makes the existing problem worse, because you are doing a behavior that you do not want him to do. In some cases, it should not be forgotten that aggression is a symptom of depression that can sometimes be seen in young children. If your child seems overly aggressive and doesn't respond to your efforts, it's a good idea to consult your doctor. The sooner you act, the easier the solution will be for both you and your child.