The Underlying Causes of Hostile-Aggressive Parenting
There are a number of reasons why parents or other family members engage in Hostile-Aggressive Parenting when exercising their parental/guardian authority. It is important for all persons who have to deal with persons exhibiting HAP behaviours so that they can better understand why these persons are behaving in this manner.
Some of the main causes are:
· Anger and Revenge
· Jealousy and Fear
· Power and Control
· Hostile-Aggressive Behaviour as a Court Strategy
· Lawyers and the Adversarial Court Process
· Social workers, Counsellors and Other Health Care Professionals
· Sole Custody Awards
· Financial Incentives
· Mild to Severe Personality or Psychiatric Disorders
· Third Party Reinforcement or Involvement
· Family Background