subject: Controlling The Aggression Of A Child [print this page] Controlling The Aggression Of A Child
Child aggression is when a child becomes physically and verbally abusive to others. Many see aggression in a child and immediately label them as problem children. The truth of the matter is, aggressive children are children with problems and they become aggressive because they cannot handle the stress. Children who are feeling lost feel frightened, and they feel a loss in control. The need to take back a semblance of the control is through the aggressive behavior. Here are some tips on how to control child aggression." Surprising as it may sound, aggression in a child can be taken in control when the child is still in swaddling clothes. Babies who, from the very beginning, are touched, held to the heart, constantly told they are loved, go to sleep with the sound of their parent singing to them and those who are rocked when crying - these are the children where aggression could be easily tamed. Studies have shown that parents who never hesitate to show their love to their children will never see aggression in their children. This is so because the children are confident that they are loved by their significant others and that no matter the stress there will be someone there to hold them close." Once a child starts acting out like getting into violent, physical behavior, do not retaliate by hitting them back. Instead, attempt to calm the child down first by talking to them and then hugging them. Children who are hugged close feel secure and loved by the one doing it. Hugging is seen to rapidly cool down a child in tantrum. This is because the child's psyche recognizes that there is someone to lean on for support." Drawing is one way for the children to express what is deep down in their minds and emotions. Children with problems may draw some things which could alarm the adults, but it is important to remember that this is the only way to reach their minds. This is the only way the child could 'voice' out what they feel and think. The drawing should not be a cause for alarm nor should be be seen as horrifying and troublesome. The parent should learn to see what is in the drawing and discuss it with the child. There is no room for condemnation if this is the case. Many therapists actually encourage the child under their care to keep on drawing what is in their minds. In many children, drawing may be the only way to show others what they have hidden for so long. Once the child sees that the drawings are accepted, the aggression will decrease for they now know that they are heard.
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