Early neglect linked to aggression in kids, research finds

By Sandra G. Boodman / The Bulletin
May 1, 2008

Physical abuse at a young age is linked to aggression later in childhood, but little is known about the impact of neglect.

Now a research team has found that neglect in the first two years of life may be a more important predictor of aggression before age 8 than physical abuse or neglect later....

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