My nephew's nature is getting aggressive day by day, fights with his younger bro (cousin) every now and then. He gets emotional on very little issues then separate himself from other family members and start crying his eyes out all alone or start doing some weird acts. Please advice what should we do ?

Dr. Saul PereiraPsychologist47yrs exp

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I don't know the age of the younger brother to consider the impact of that. Even so, all this is for attention. Whether some early childhood influences have to be considered for this behaviour may be necessary. However, whatever his need for attention do encourage him to talk abut it and tell him that this inappropriate way of seeking attention will not be allowed with very strong terms. Keep in mind to reject the behaviour not the person. Look at all the areas where you can give him positive attention and lower the levels of confrontation to a mild level. You can also talk to him in a reasonable manner: they understand a lot if we can speak to them at thier own level. Give him individual time by taking him out for walks, movies, visits without neglecting the cousin. Obviously, the cousin has his own parents and will get his affection from them. So do not give him too much especially in front of your own son. I believe that the father's role may be quite critical and useful in all this. If all this does not change his mannerisms, take him to a child psychologist for professional care.  

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