Children have a natural tendency to aggression and need to learn to control it in the pre-school years, says a leading Canadian child psychologist. Toddlers do not learn aggression from other children, TV, video games or adults, claimed Prof Richard Tremblay in an address to the Royal Society in London. Instead, most are naturally belligerent and reach their peak of aggression between 18 months and 42 months. If parents fail to intervene at this stage, it could mean the difference between a child growing up normally or turning into a violent adult. (Daily Mail)
As a parent of 15 and 40 month old boys I am in the midst of trying to curb all the aggressive behavior in our house. Between the screaming and fussing to try and get their way and screaming and fussing because they can't use/find the right words, it seems like a mad house most days. Luckily it is only temporary because otherwise I would go mad.
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Oh, I believe this finding! Bless their little hearts, the little stinkers can drive you nuts before you teach them better!
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