AGGRESSIVE BOYS: DEALING WITH AGGRESSION IN CHILDREN AND TEENS



AGGRESSIVE BOYS: DEALING WITH AGGRESSION IN CHILDREN AND TEENS

Agression is normally sadness, fear or anger that have not found their way out and have instead been internalised and are eventually manifesting as rage. Boys tend to be more aggressive than girls since they tend to be less open about their feelings, while girls open up easily and do not have a problem showing weakness.

Managing aggression: How parents can help

Parents of boys need to pay special attention to their boys' feelings. They are children too, and they hurt much the same way girls do. Avoid brushing off their cries for help and telling them to become strong big boys or to behave like men!

If there has been a disaster or some kind of grief in the family, do not assume that your boy is okay simply because he is acting calmer and okay. Take them for counselling. This applies to loss due to death of a family member or loss due to divorce. If their true feelings are not heard, they find ways to get them out - and it is normally through rage and violence. intervene while they are still young and have not yet hit puberty. It just becomes easier and more manageable. Seek help!

Living with an aggressive boy or an aggressive teenager can be a nightmare for parents. However, any parent needs not to relax merely because their child is not aggressive. Aggressive boys do go to the same schools as your child and these are the kids who end up bullying other kids, or even worse, injuring and killing them.



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