This chapter explores the concept of cold aggression in children and how it differs from reactive aggression. It includes a real-life story of a mother dealing with her son's intentional destruction and raises the question of how to handle such behavior.
As a toddler, Nicole's son was extremely aggressive.
As he got older, his behaviour worsened.
In this episode from our archives, we examine 'callous unemotional traits' — the early warning signs of psychopathy that emerge in childhood.
This episode was first broadcast in December 2022.