Know how to deal with aggressive child

WAYS TO DEAL WITH AN AGGRESSIVE CHILD. Reasons: Aggression may also be a form of impulsivity. Impulsivity and disruptive behaviour disorders, ADHD (the most common of them), impulsivity and poor decision-making can lead to behaviour that's interpreted as aggressive. Some complicated reasons for aggressive behaviour of a child also includes: Family difficulties or discord. Children often act out in response to family strife, whether it's battling parents, a sibling who teases relentlessly, a move to a new area, serious illness in the family, or the loss of the bread-winner's job.

Ways to deal: • Respond quickly. Let your child know straight away that her behaviour is unacceptable, rather than waiting until later. • Never hit back. • Show them how it's done. • Be consistent. • Talk about your child's feelings. • Reinforce responsibility. • Limit screen time. • Praise calm behaviour.

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