range of aggressive or violent behaviors that we do need to recognize. We can see something

as common place as pushing and hitting in the playground and carry it forward to children

who are significantly getting into trouble and fights so aggressive that legal action

is involved. What we do need to understand is that there needs to be an intervention

if a child is consistently engaging in some type of violent act. Secondly, we need to

understand the etiology of where this aggression is coming from.

Children learn this type of behavior from their environment, so whether it's at home

or their community, it's something that does need to be addressed. Violent behavior can

stem from many different clinical disorders, from something as more common as ADHD to various

psychotic behaviors. If you suspect that your child's violence and aggression is getting

completely out of hand you, absolutely must contact your pediatrician, or someone at the

school, or your community to get help.