David P. Barash’s thought-provoking essay on misplaced aggression draws to a close by citing Jesus’ teachings “to love our enemies, and, if slapped, to turn the other cheek” (“The Targets of ...

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Some aggression is normal, experts say; parents can respond with redirection or distraction rather than by punishing the child with anger, yelling or spanking. By Perri Klass, M.D. Behavior problems ...