Part 4: Handling Your Child’s Aggression
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Part 4: Handling Your Child’s Aggression
- Don’t take it personally. When a child acts aggressively, they’re not acting out of malice. Rather, they might lack impulse control or haven’t developed the skills to deal with new situations.
- Be realistic about your child’s ability to follow rules. Give your child clear and simple directions and give them enough time to learn to adjust to new norms. New situations and rules can cause children to feel overwhelmed and show aggressive behavior.
- Develop your child’s emotional and social skills. Every child has their own perspective and how they respond to situations depends on their personality. Quite often, they need our help to understand how to respond to their feelings or emotions.
- Focus on maintaining a positive relationship. A child’s aggression is often not helped by a severe, judgmental response. Instead, focus on the relationship, whether it’s between your child and you, or your child and another child.