Child Aggression: Children today have changed significantly compared to the past. While children used to understand after being scolded, today's children retaliate or behave differently after being scolded.

Causes of Child Aggression: We often think that children can't be violent. They might just be being naughty or have a little anger about something. But that's not the case at all. Children can be violent, too. This isn't our claim, but according to Richard E. Tremblay's research, "The Development of Physical Aggression" (2012), most children begin to display physical aggression before the age of two. Let us explain how much truth there is to this.

Do children really become violent as soon as they are born?

To prove this point, Richard E. Tremblay, in his research paper, cites numerous evidence that supports the idea that children are born violent. He cites numerous cases, including the world's youngest serial killer, who was charged with his first murder at just 7 years old. Furthermore, in Japan, an 11-year-old girl stabbed a classmate to death with a box cutter and then calmly returned to her classroom. Such cases are rare, but there is evidence that children develop violent tendencies from birth. The biggest concern is that if childhood anger is not addressed in time, it can escalate into even more dangerous forms in adolescence or adulthood, especially considering that most mass murderers are young, antisocial males.

The 2011 article "Understanding Violent Behavior in Children and Adolescents" lists several causes of violent behavior in children. The most common is being exposed to violence or abuse. Furthermore, witnessing violence on TV, in films, in video games, or in real life can also influence children. Poverty and hunger also contribute to aggressive behavior.

Early signs of violence

Now, let's explain how you can tell if your child is becoming violent from birth. There are several symptoms: frequent fits of anger, harming animals or insects, acting without thinking, loneliness and social isolation, viewing violent content, lack of guilt or remorse, and self-harm.

What should parents do?

Now the question arises: what should parents do if their child exhibits this type of behavior? The answer is to remain calm when their child displays violent behavior. Punishing them in anger will only worsen the situation. Explain in a firm but calm tone that their behavior is wrong. Listen to them. Additionally, have a conversation in a calm environment where the child feels safe. Alternatively, seek the help of a counselor to help them understand their child's concerns and identify their underlying problems.