Challenging child behavior, from violent outbursts to nervous tics, often requires specific anger management techniques. Family factors and internet use play significant roles in how children act at school and home.
Spitting is an aggressive behavior that undermines adult authority and does nothing to endear your child to his peers. Keep in mind that children are poor problem solvers. Causes include attempts to handle stress, an expression of anger, a bid for negative attention or a means of defense.
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Children with shy, inhibited temperaments tend to have insecurities, marked by social awkwardness and withdrawal, for instance. Children with this temperament become especially insecure in new situations.
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Five-year-olds misbehave for a variety of reasons, including attention-seeking, lack of confidence, in response to change, testing limits and as a way of asserting themselves. Children continue misbehavior when they discover that acting out is an effective tactic to manipulate and control others.
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