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Why Kids Actually Scream and Fight: 4 Reasons and What to Do About It
29.02.2024 17:10
For many parents, children's screams and fights become a challenge. But has anyone thought about why children show aggression and how to react to it correctly?
In fact, there are 4 main reasons that experts highlight.
Emotional reactions
Children do not yet have full control over their emotions. Shouting and fighting can be an expression of:
1. Fear.
2. Anger.
3. Resentments.
4. Disappointments.
They may experience excessive stress or an inability to adapt to the situation, which leads to an outburst through aggression.
In this case, children simply do not understand how to control emotions and what options exist.
Lack of conflict resolution skills
Children may yell and hit when they lack conflict resolution skills.
They may not know how to respond to situations where they are disturbed or offended, and choose the most accessible method for them - aggression.
Parents have only one option in this case - to explain in detail to the child how to express their own emotions.
If you can’t do everything yourself, it makes sense to contact specialists.
Imitation of behavior
Children may repeat behavior they see in adults or other children. If yelling or aggression is often used in the family as a way to resolve conflicts, the child may accept this as the norm.
Every parent should understand that the child copies the behavior exactly. And the norm in behavior is always a reflection of the habits in the family.
Lack of attention or stimulation
Sometimes children yell or hit to get attention, especially if they feel unnoticed or unappreciated. This is basic self-protection.
Typically, this happens when parents only pay attention to their child when he or she is fighting or being capricious. It is important to spend time with your child at all times, not just when his or her behavior becomes unacceptable.
Previously, we reported signs that indicate a person's sympathy .
