I was shocked to read in the news that children as young as 7 are hurting themselves . Research in Pediatrics journal says 8 % of third - graders have purposefully injured themselves . Children are subject to the same powerful emotions as adults , mental healthy ##ness says . Despite being painful , self - injurious behavior can be highly addictive .
Research in Pediatrics journal says 8 % of third - graders have purposefully injured themselves . Children are subject to the same powerful emotions as adults , mental healthy ##ness says . Despite being painful , self - injurious behavior can be highly addictive .