Frustration that they would hurt another person... fear that hitting was a sign my kids had serious behavioral issues.
'When parents don't address hitting, kids learn that aggressive behaviors are acceptable, and that they're a tool to get what they want,' says psychologist Reena B. Patel.
Psychologist and behavior analyst Reena B. Patel views hitting as an unhealthy form of communication for children. Kids may hit because they haven't developed appropriate communication tools or struggle to regulate their emotions.
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