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avatar Anonymous

do i need to take my son to a professional about his behavior-he acts out in schhol-the teacher says she sees a lot of angrty



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avatarBridgette
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Top 5 in: Discipline, Families and Relationships, Growth and Development, Learning Styles, Manners and Values, Parenting Support, Parents and SchoolsTop 5 in 7 Topics		 When our son was having anger management issues in second grade, we did take him to play therapist. I've never regretted it and thought it was one of the best possible investments that we ever made in his future. Four years later, we're still seeing the positive after-effects from what he learned during a year of therapy.

A professional might also be able to help you find the root cause of his anger so that it can be addressed directly.

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avatarElizabeth.Johns
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Top 5 in: Choosing College, Discipline, Families and Relationships, Family Activities, Growth and Development, Health and Wellness, Learning Disabilities and Special Needs, Learning Styles, Parents and Schools, Safety, School Policy and Education Issues, Study Skills and Academics, Summer Learning and Camps, Teens and Jobs, Transitions and Readiness, Motivating StudentsTop 5 in 16 Topics		 It is not typical for a 7-year-old to be angry and act out in school. Depending on what he's doing, he could be a danger to himself or others. If it's serious enough that the teacher has said something to you, I think you should take steps to have him evaluated.

Anger is a very strong emotion and it probably scares your son that he feels this way. You owe it to him to try and find out what is happening with him, so that you can work with him to make things better.

My son was a very angry child--to the point of injuring himself and attacking other children. He was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder and saw various medical professionals and therapists (both private and in-school) for a number of years. This made a tremendous difference in his life and I am very glad that we made sure he got help.

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