Most children and young people will behave in challenging ways at some point. Feeling upset, angry, stressed, or disappointed is a normal part of life. Because we develop our ability to manage our emotions as we grow up, children and young people do sometimes act out when they’re going through big feelings. In response to their emotions, they may display a range of behaviours. It’s typical for younger children to ‘hit out’ or ‘have a tantrum’ sometimes and it’s normal for teenagers to shout, lash out or storm out at times. Most children and teenagers will also push boundaries as they test their independence.
But sometimes, challenging behaviour can become more frequent and difficult to deal with. It may start to have an impact on someone’s day-to-day quality of life, on relationships and learning at school, and on other family members.
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Dealing with difficult behaviour – NHS