Pregnancy And Baby Care Preschooler Behavior Preschooler Aggression

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...to sharing their toys and other belongings. They only know the meaning of 'I, Me and Myself'. Usually being the youngest member of the family, they are not used to mixing around with children of their peer group as well. Hence, they find it extremely difficult to adjust to an environment that is completely different from their homes. This often results in aggressive behavior like snatching toys, pushing, hitting, boxing and kicking. In some cases, the preschooler may also be intimidated by peers and as a defense mechanism, they tend to become aggressive. Learning new concepts is not an easy task for every child. Some children may find the process very straining and frustrating. This pressure may make a child snap or lash out at his friends or teachers. Aggressive preschoolers often suffer from an inferiority complex and feel that they are disliked or ignored by peers or teachers. Insufficient rest and hunger are other factors that make a toddler cranky, irritable and more likely to throwing temper tantrums.

Handling Aggressive Behavior in Preschooler

An aggressive preschooler needs to be handled with utmost care. Explaining the implications of his behavior in a calm yet firm voice will help in ensuring that the child understands what you are saying. Repeated reminders regarding expected behavior are also essential as a child is incapable of remembering something told to him once. Stories with morals are a good way of teaching your child the difference between good and unacceptable behavior. Asking your child himself to explain what he has learned from a story will further help in creating an understanding of desirable and undesirable behavior. Aggression in preschoolers can also be dealt with effectively through the use of behavior modification charts that not only reveal the behavior pattern of the toddler but also help in improving overall behavior through rewards as simple as an illustrated smiley or stickers. Consistent disciplining methods and an immediate response to aggression also play an important role in controlling such behavior.