Do you like aggressive children?

[PartyPooper]

Not necessarily brats, but, aggressive children who know what they want, and perhaps how to get it?

I always think of that movie "The Bad Seed". Believe me, I know someone who grew up to be a monster-and was just like 'The Bad Seed' as a child!

Does early bad behaviour cause bullying later on?

My particular annoyance these days is that phenomenon of kiddie shopping carts in grocery stores. I nearly get run over every time I shop! (When I was a kid...well, we played 'grocery store' in the back yard with empty milk cartons and tin cans. But, we never bothered anybody!)

And, are these brats of today...the aggressive men and women of tomorrow?

What about you and your thoughts of these "children"?

:evilgrin:

[wickerwoman]

1. I don't like any children.

:-(

[SarahB]

2. Assertive, strong children can be good

Aggressive, probably not. My children are all very smart (I know everyone says that, but my school age children have participated in gifted programs), yet incredibly headstrong and stubborn (and stressful at times), but there have been incidences in which they have courage that other kids don't. They follow the beat of their own drum and have been known to stand up for those being picked on and are never bullies themselves yet continue to have many friends. They can get tough at home with each other, but they're also the ones who get invited to friend's houses and I get complimented frequently on their behavior, so somehow, we must be doing something right in the midst of our various dysfunctions.

[PartyPooper]

3. Good point, SarahBelle.

Assertive vs. aggressive. I agree. Also, it sounds like you're a very involved and caring parent. That always makes a difference.

My hat is off to you. You have a tough job in these times. But, you're doing great!

Keep up the terrific work. I really mean it! :thumbsup:

:hi:

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