Citation

Chen DW. Early Child. Educ. J. 2003; 30(4): 203-208.

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(Copyright © 2003, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

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Abstract

This article explores the relationship between conflict and violence through a review of the literature about young children's conflict with their peers. Information about the nature of young children's conflicts and how teachers respond is presented and discussed in relation to 3 questions. First, do conflicts between children lead to violence? Second, what constitutes competent conflict resolution behavior? Third, how do children develop competent conflict resolution skills? This review of the literature indicates that conflicts between children do not naturally lead to violence. Rather, it is when children are unable to resolve their own conflicts, and when they are not supported in their efforts at resolutions, that violence is likely to result. While conflicts with peers provide a natural opportunity for children to develop competent conflict resolution skills, teachers must provide assistance as needed. Suggestions for further reading on this topic are provided. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Early Childhood Education Journal, 2003. Copyright © 2003 by Springer)

Youth Development
Child Development
Child Violence
Peer Conflict
Peer Resolution
Conflict Resolution
Violence Causes
Violence Prevention
Early Childhood
02-04