Riddhi Deorah shows how parents often react to kids' aggression with scolding or blame, but kids need validation instead. Ask what happened, name the feeling, check if they're tired or hungry, and help them express anger safely. Your calm response teaches them how to handle their own anger later.
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I discuss aggressive behavior with my relatives seeking advice from them. Instead of directly speaking with my child. I let them express anger safely telling them it's okay to feel angry so let's just talk. I help them learn about compassion and ask them questions like how would others feel because of your behavior so chun ko kha feel hota hoga behavior. I scold them immediately and tell them behave karta hai thinking that this will make them stop. I try to notice their triggers like tiredness and hunger before I react to their aggression. I help my child to put their feelings into words and I gently guide them to express themselves. I avoid discussing what made them upset assuming that it's just their stubbornness. I validate their feelings and ask them that. I see that you're upset. Can you tell me what happened? I tell my child that there is God in everyone and your aggression will not only hurt them but it will also hurt you.