Child's Agression

What you need to do, is teach him another way to take out his fustration. Tell him that next time he is feeling fustrated to use some basic words, like 'Im mad', or angry or something like that. Encouraging him to hit things might not be wise, but punching a pillow, instead of self harm would be a welcomed relief.

If you had said your child was in school and doing this then I would fear that he would progress to cutting or some other form of self-mutilation. It is still upsetting to hear that a child is showing his feeling in this fashion. I would talk to the child's doctor and see if there is something they recommend. Also, the posting concerning the use of other ways of expression sounds good. There might be some underlying reason or cause for his behavior so the doctor will be able to help figure it out. I dislike seeing a child in pain or stress and I want to hug them and show them that they are loved and wanted.

I agree with the first poster. He needs to learn to use words when he is mad or frustrated, instead of doing something harmful to himself. Also, (as you may already be aware) the more attention you give him (even negative) for doing this, probably the more likely he is to keep doing it. You have to figure out what he gets out of doing this behavior, and make sure he no longer is getting that reward- either your sympathy, or whatever the case may be. :) Good luck. My son doesn't bit himself, but he does hit the wall or other objects when I get mad at him or tell him no.