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Child Behavior (Expert Forum)
violent behaviour
Answered by
Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D. - Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
This forum is for questions and support regarding child behavior issues such: Child Discipline (behavior management), Normal Child Development, Parent-Child Communications, Social Development
violent behaviour
by parimal, Feb 22, 2004 12:00AM
My son is 17 months old. If he does not get whatver he wants, he will scream and hit his head against the wall or his mother or brother whoever is next to him or hurts himself. He wiil scream and cry when he is put in his bed in the evening. He semms to violent. We pay all the attentions he wants. In contrat, his 5 year old bother is well behaved and very gentle. We are loving professional parents.There is no history of violence of children in our hamily. Are these passing behaviour and will growing up overcome the this type of behaviour? Should we see a specialist? Please advice.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D., Feb 24, 2004 12:00AM
, Feb 24, 2004 12:00AM
There is likely no need to consult a specialist. It is pretty typical of children this age to be flustered and often overwhelmed when encountering frustration of their wishes. It is why tantrums are so typical of children this age. The key is not to allow the behavior to have a coercive impact on you. Stick to your limits; don't defer to the tantrum. If you remain consistent and reasonable, as your child's tolerance and management of the emotions that surround frustration develop, these very upsetting reactions will wane. Be sure to maintain your equanimity when they are occurring. If the tantrums consist only of noise, ignore them. If your son is hurting himself or anyone else, hold him until he calms down. This is simply a protective measure.
