Why do children use aggression?
Aggression is a form of communication. When children are very little they are exploring their world and they probably don’t realize the result of physical aggression. They don’t mean to hurt anyone. They could also be copying something they have seen. When children get older they might use aggression in situations when they are frustrated and are trying to get some attention. They don’t know how to control themselves or use words to express frustration or anger. They slowly start to learn that biting or hitting is very dangerous; that they could seriously hurt another child.