How Do You Teach Aggressive Children Self-Control?
Aggressiveness is a natural response for young children learning how to control their bodies and environments. However, it is the parent or caregiver’s responsibility to help children control aggression and learn other techniques to express their emotions. Model appropriate behavior. Children imitate what they see and experience. Aggressive discipline will result in aggressive behavior in children toward other children and even the parent. Inspect your house for possible aggression traps. Is there enough room for your children to play together and independently? Are there enough materials for each child to interact with? Does each child receive an equal amount of positive attention from the parent or caregiver? Teach your child control early. As soon as your child throws the first temper tantrum, begin to talk about different situations and the emotions they evoke. Say things like, “It’s OK to be angry when your tower falls, but throwing blocks is not nice. Try again. Mommy doesn’t lik
