Fightingkidsnet

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Young children literally lack the brain circuitry to calm themselves down. The prefrontal cortex—responsible for impulse control—is not fully developed until the mid-20s. When a child feels angry, scared, or frustrated, their amygdala (fight-or-flight center) hijacks their brain. Fighting becomes a reflex, not a choice. fightingkidsnet

Sibling rivalry is natural, but when parents inadvertently reward fighting (e.g., giving attention only when kids fight), it escalates. Similarly, peer rejection or bullying can cause reactive aggression—a child who feels threatened may strike first. Because the term does not correspond to a