Beulah the Anxious Bully-Aggressiveness

Why are some anxious children aggressive?

When we think of anxious children we often picture only shy, nervous children who are very quiet. However, some children are excessively anxious about what others think of them and in trying to avoid situations where they think they could be humiliated or embarrassed, sometimes react defiantly.

Some children react to excessive fear by running away from help or fighting a perceived threat.