Pre-school children as well as younger children may display violent behavior. Parents and other adults who witness the behavior may be concerned, but they usually hope that the young child will get out of the situation on his own.
For children of all ages, violent behavior should be taken seriously.
It should not be immediately ignored as a phase that they are just passing through.
RANGE OF VIOLENT BEHAVIOR
A wide range of violent behaviors may develop in children and adolescents.
Behaviors such as explosive temper tantrums, physical aggression, fighting, threats and attempts to harm others (including thoughts of wanting to kill others), cruelty to animals, setting fires, intentional destruction of objects, and barbarism may be observed.
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FACTORS THAT INCREASE THE RISK OF VIOLENT BEHAVIOR:
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Being a victim of physical abuse and / or sexual abuse
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Exposure to violence at home or in society
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Being a victim of bullying
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Genetic Factors (family inheritance)
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He is not exposed to violence through media (TV, tablet, computer)
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Drugs, alcohol, etc. parent who uses substances
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Stressful family combination of socioeconomic factors (poverty, severe deprivation, divorce, single parenthood, loss of support from extended family, parental unemployment)
WHAT ARE THE “WARNING SIGNS” OF VIOLENT BEHAVIOR IN CHILDREN?
Children who have several risk factors and display the following behaviors should be carefully evaluated:
-Intense and frequent outbursts of anger
-Extreme irritability
-Extreme impulsivity
-Easily getting frustrated
WHAT CAN BE DONE IF A CHILD ENGAGES IN VIOLENT BEHAVIOR?
When children engaging in violent behavior are noticed, early treatment by a professional helps to resolve the situation. Because the goal of treatment typically focuses on helping the child. The child must learn how to control his/her anger, anger and frustrations. He needs to express his feelings in appropriate ways and accept his actions and their consequences.
In addition, family and school problems should also be addressed.
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