When you want to change an unwanted behavior, it helps to first understand why your child is doing it.
Temper tantrums are a normal part of growing up.
They are part of a child learning self-control. Usually, they stop by age 4. To help you learn why kids have tantrums and for tips on how to avoid them, see the American Academy of Pediatrics page on temper tantrums . Anger is an emotion that is caused by frustration. Aggression means trying to hurt a person or to destroy property.