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How to control aggressive behavior in children?

I have got a child who is of 10 years age. What happens sometimes that he becomes so aggressive that controling him becomes a very tough task for me. Its not that he starts behaving like any crazy person but then too he becomes sort of aggressive. I wish to know the real cause behind aggressive behavior in children? What makes them behave like this and what could be done to keep them under control?

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Drew Branch | Aug 27 2011

It is the responsibility of the parents to help children control their aggression and teach other techniques to express their emotions. Try to model appropriate behavior in front of the kid. Children imitate what they see and experience. Teach your child to 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 like biting. Biting hurts. Hitting is not nice. Please don't use your hands that way." Use a firm voice but avoid yelling. Yelling is a form of aggression. Teach your children to be assertive and ask for what they want instead of being aggressive and demanding. Talk openly with your child about feelings and emotions. And try and discuss ways that how he should ask for things like snacks, money or free time. These are some little things that you should be mindful of. I guess my suggestions are going to be of some help to control the aggressive behavior in children.