I have tried not shouting...not spanking but my 4 year old continues to be aggressive with kids. Whenever he sees a kid his height or shorter,he will go hit him. Even when that child is not looking towards him. I have asked him why he is hitting but he looks down and keeps quiet. He is only child. But I have seen other single kids too and they do not behave like this. Is there any other parents here sailing or sailed in same boat? Otherwise he is an intelligent kid but short temperd. I have tried being patient since 3 days but he does not seem to be improving at all. Shall we take him for counselling?

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I think you need to be patient and understand why he turns aggressive towards other children. Then explain to him that hitting others is not acceptable. He can learn to express his displeasure in his language, not physical force. I believe you have done right by not spanking him, otherwise you won't be setting a good example to him - punishing his aggressive behaviour with aggression.

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Home Preschooler i have tried not shoutingnot spanking but 4 year old continues aggressive with kidswhenever sees kid height shorter go hit him even when that child not looking towards himi have asked him why hitting but looks down keeps quiet he only child but i have seen other single kids too not behave like is there other parents sailing sailed in same boatotherwise intelligent kid but short temperd