Any child may shove, push, hit or bite in certain situations, but some youngsters are more aggressive than others. In the short run, aggression works. The kid who punches another kid gets the toy. But in the long run, the aggressive child won't have any friends, will be in constant trouble at school, and life at home will be very, very difficult.
Aggressive kids have no intention of being bad, nasty or rotten.
They know they're going to get into trouble, but they can't think of any other way to act. Resist the temptation to spank, which simply shows that physical aggression is acceptable behavior. Focus on ways to remind your youngster to stop and think before acting. Teach your child to be assertive, rather than aggressive. Don't hesitate to get help.