There may be many reasons why children show violence against others. While some children show violent behavior from a young age, some may start to show violent behavior after adolescence.
Some of the reasons why children show violent behavior are as follows:
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Difficulty in controlling one's anger,
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Impulsivity,
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Failure at school,
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Belonging to a group of friends who support violence,
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Having been exposed to violence or bullying himself,
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Being exposed to high levels of violent stimuli through the media,
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Alcohol or drug use,
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The need to appear tough and others to respect him/her. to believe that he needs to behave this way in order to be heard.
Establish a close relationship with your child.
Spend time with him and talk or Be there when he/she wants to ask questions.
Set clear boundaries and rules.
But remember that setting rules is not just about punishment. Don't forget to appreciate him when he shows good behavior. Make him feel that you are aware of him when he does something bad.
Teach him to care about others.
Teach your child to care about others by taking care of people with different characteristics. Help him develop empathy in this way.
Make him understand others.
Teach him to accept people from other religions, languages, races or cultures.
Keep track of him/her.
Always know where your child is, who he/she is with, and when he/she will return home.
Resist peer pressure.
Teach him the answers he can give and how he can behave when groups of friends force him to do things he knows are wrong.
Limit his use of mass media.
He uses a computer or television every day to limit the violent stimuli he is exposed to through television programs or computer games. Restrict the time he spends in front of the television.
Be a model.
Be a model for him with your behavior. Be an example. Children primarily take their parents as examples.
When he gets angry, teach him to stop and think first.
If you often get angry and lose your temper in front of your child, he will imitate you. Explain and be a model for them to think about possible solutions and consequences instead of acting out of anger. When you get angry, solve your problems by talking to your child. Let him take you as an example.
Help him use his time efficiently.
Children are flexible when it comes to time. Make time planning by giving tasks and responsibilities that will help your child with his/her planning.
Ensure that your child participates in activities in which he/she is successful, such as sports, music, and painting. Encourage it.
Children today need areas where they can physically release their energy. For this reason, the activities in which he/she is successful will be beneficial for them.
Children socialize faster by participating in social and sports activities among their peers.
Socialize your child. Let him make friends and play games without your intervention. Think about why they always want to play games in schools.
Support School Success.
Show that you are with them in their success or failure by constantly keeping their academic development under control.
Support book reading.
Set an example to your children by reading books yourself at home. Prepare a suitable study environment for him. Be in constant cooperation with the school and teachers.
Finally; Be sure to get to know your classmates and their families.
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