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How do I deal with my Childs aggressive behaviour?.
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Firstly, remember aggression
is a normal part of development. Aggressive behaviour usually starts around the
age of 2. Often this period is fondly termed “the terrible twos”.
Children of this age start to want independence and control. Frustration is the
main cause of aggressive behaviour where very young children are unable to communicate
verbally their needs and wants.
Try these hints:
- Set firm and consistent
guidelines for what behaviour is acceptable and what is not.
- In the short term, you
may wish to ignore aggressive behaviours providing you can tolerate this.
This can help defuse aggression as you are not giving them the type attention
they want.
- Talk with your child
- often if a child understands, they are less likely to become frustrated
and act aggressively.
- Show affection if the
situation allows it. Often if a child is frustrated by a toy or situation
a cuddle often helps to calm them down.
- Use distraction techniques
to either change the location or object that is the cause of the aggressive
behaviour
- Think of ways to channel
the aggression such as kicking a football.
- Self reflection on your
own way of communicating to your child. If you model or demonstrate temper
or shout and scream at your child, or in your relationships in general, –
they may learn this from you.
- Try to give your child
control and choices about the small things in their lives. This will help
them to feel independent
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