The three primary causes of conflict between monkeys and kids were noted by the writers.
The first was
possessiveness, which might cause a fight and result in the death of the desired animal or toy. Children
are capable of evaluating and debating another child's wants. Jealousy was a sort of possessiveness, and
hostility toward unknown children or animals was another factor—but not toward a different species of
animal or child. We view it as a crucial component of conflict since it can result in attacks on both
individuals and objects.
THE CAUSES OF CONFLICT
There are three main types of people who may have basic causes for the occurrence and exhibition of
aggression in conflicts, according to behavioural findings in great apes and toddlers.
Possession of external objects was one of the most frequent reasons for disputes between kids and
great apes. Possession of contentious items like food, clothing, toys, women, and other people's
devotion was sufficient justification for inciting violence. 33 individuals were slain in Monkey Hill due
to an argument over a woman. She lost 30 of her women. In this struggle for possession, there are two
things I want to draw your attention to in particular.
They frequently reach the point of completely destroying the objects of their shared ambitions, first.
The toys are shattered. A woman is ostensibly torn from head to toe. Once it starts, aggression is so
overwhelming that it completely destroys both the target of the conflict and the self for whom it was
fought. This is because it goes beyond all logical boundaries of selfishness. even entirely demolished
Second, it has been noted that the object on which the possession attack is launched, at least in
youngsters, may occasionally be sought by just one person or just because it is desired by someone
else. was. Isaacs saw situations when the owners of toys and other goods that had been abandoned as
useless reacted violently when they were the objects of another child's desire. Therefore, possessive
motivations may be illogical in the sense that they result from opposing value judgments. Children and
apes frequently engage in savage violence for possession, whether their actions are logical or
irrational. Attention, goodwill, affection, and service to other group members are some of the most
typical possessiveness-inducing objects. One of the most frequent reasons for disputes among kids was
"jealousy." This is the desire to have someone else's interests and affections entirely, which is
especially prevalent in adults who care for youngsters. This conduct is occasionally referred to as
"competitiveness" or "jealousy" and is classified as a further source of conflict. However, in practise it
only appears to be a sort of possessiveness. The sole distinction is that the object of desire is not
anything tangible.
But ownership of sentiments, not possessions, is what is sought—the exclusive right to that attention
and affection. As subjective feelings and drivers of conflict, jealousy and competition are
fundamentally analogous to the insatiable want for food and toys. In fact, people who are prized
possessions are frequently the source of toys and food.
Therefore, possessiveness in all its forms is a frequent reason for arguments. For an explanation of this
phenomenon that goes beyond the bare facts of conduct, teleological explanations are a good place to
start. Over ownership documents, exclusive rights to objects of desire are a plain and obvious benefit.
It provides fulfilment, consistency, and assurance. The likelihood of becoming frustrated and flossing
is reduced. Therefore, when the agent's own aim is the only one that is authorised, all of the agent's
power, including using all available force, is used to establish and protect exclusive property rights. It
is evident that youngsters and great apes have a tendency to be extremely hostile against outsiders
entering their group, which is another factor that contributes to aggression and is strongly tied to
possessiveness. Possibly mocked, excluded, despised, attacked, punched, or bullied
New monkeys can be killed by pushing and biting. It's fascinating to see that only the outliers among
the species are rebellious. Goats and mice are fine to be around for monkeys. When brought to the
group, animals don't bother kids at all. Such surprises are frequently welcomed, in fact. Attacks,
however, frequently occur when toddlers or monkeys meet unfamiliar people. This strongly implies
that possessiveness is the driving force behind aggressiveness. A issue is the competition from new
competitors. Members of the group nowadays believe that there is greater competition for adult
attention and food.
Finally, failure and dissatisfaction in kids' own hobbies is another frequent reason for disputes.
Children are frequently prevented from acting on their impulses, such as rowing a boat or riding a
bicycle, either by external factors like illness or inclement weather, or by parental disapproval.
Children may also feel agitated if they are weak or lack the necessary skills to successfully execute
certain activities. Such kids start acting "bad" in the traditional sense. Become unhappy or cranky.
From our perspective, it's also intriguing that kids engage in hostility, attacking and fighting adults and
other kids. A source of annoyance or a straightforward response can occasionally be the object of an
attack.
Nurses who prevent boats from sailing are punched and kicked by kids. However, it frequently
happens that the attacked person or item is absolutely unimportant and innocent. The ground or the
child being assaulted have nothing to do with anger or frustration, despite the fact that an angry
youngster may stomp the ground or bang another child's ear.
Of course, everyone assumes that this type of conduct is commonplace and doesn't provide a
significant scientific challenge. The ordinary unthinking person doesn't appear to think that pulling my
sister's hair warrants serious scientific investigation. He is "hard-tempered," as everyone says.
However, since the attacker cannot gain anything positive from the attack, it is unclear why retaliation
should be done against a wholly innocent item or why an unhappy child attempts to make others sad.
There isn't any. It cannot actually be concluded from general reasoning because it is simply a feature of
human conduct. However, as we'll see in a moment, it's crucial for our objectives. It demonstrates how
conflict can start from completely unconnected and partially concealed factors in its most basic and
fundamental form. The conflict is straightforward and logical, but the outcomes pale in comparison to
those that occur when irritation obstructs the enjoyment of other unconnected pursuits.
