When Children Hit Their Parents Frequently, parents ask me about what to do concerning a child who hits. Often these parents have children between the ages of 2 to 6, and the child now strikes out at anyone who denies them their wishes, including their parents.Often the parents are worried that their children are gong off in the wrong direction. They may even panic about their child's violent and aggressive behavior. This...... Similar Editorial : My Teenaged Parents by Phyllis Staff. | Source : Raising A Child