The present study aimed at studying the aggressive behaviors of male children in school and its relation to domestic violence. For such purpose, 28 male children and their mothers were evaluated, 14 of them showed aggression in schools (Group A) and were compared to 14 children of the same sex and income who did not present aggression (Group B). Data were initially gathered by the teachers of three elementary schools of an inland city of São Paulo state. Afterwards, data were taken with the children's mothers in their respective homes. General results point to the occurrence of violence in both groups; however, the group of aggressive children had more incidents and more severity of violence. Final considerations point to the need for further research in order to expand the knowledge of aggressive behavior and its relationship to domestic violence.
aggressive behavior; domestic violence; violence in school
