Violence In Children

The resistance is a natural thing for all people to experience sometime in their lives. However, it is more natural for a person who has special needs. A child that has special needs may resort to violence when this child is not receiving the care needed or from fear.

The care provider must take this into consideration when dealing with a child with special needs. This person must have patience and training to deal with this child. The care provider must understand that it is natural for some children to resist change and that there are many ways to deal with this behavior.

Violence in a child may erupt when hunger is not satisfied immediately. A schedule for meals and snacks can divert these emotions into satisfaction with a continued feeling of being content. The child's diet should also be taken into consideration. Foods that are high in sugars and sodas that contain caffeine will effect a child also into having fits of violence.

If a child feels fear then this fear may increase when a person gets frustrated and spanks this child. A child with special needs to always feel that they are safe and protected. When a child with special needs is spanked this child may retaliate with violence and then it becomes a war between the care provider and the child. Of course the adult will win because of his/her size. However, after that the child will always have an increased fear of this person or this child will accept violence as being a natural occurrence. change is forced upon them.

For the child that destroys toys and other items because of anger and frustration, alternatives for the release of emotions need to be found. This child should have his/her own special place to play and to feel secure in. The toys that are in this room should be rounded and should be made of plastic. In addition there should be space available for this child to release high energy. Games such as kickball, tag, and Simon Says are great activities to divert temper tantrums and to release excess energy. A exercise program should also be implemented into the daily activities to create bonding, release energy and to keep the child's mind occupied with alternative actions.

When a child erupts in violence there is always a reason why. It is the responsibility of the care provider to find the reason and to come up with a solution for this child. All it takes is a little work and patience; either the routine needs to be changed, a diversion with activities or a change in the diet