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How to interpret violent content in young children's artwork

I found violent drawings in my six-year-old's backpack showing people hurting each other and I do not know if someone hurt him or if he just watches too much TV.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Children's creative expression can reflect either external trauma or normal developmental processing of violent imagery.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Violence in families — understanding and breaking cycles?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.