The purpose of the present study was to examine whether relational aggression was distinct from physical aggression in young children. Moreover, the association between emotional regulation, verbal ability, maternal love withdrawal and relational aggression were investigated. Participants were 3 year old 356 children recruited from middle income families. Children`s verbal ability was assessed by interview and teachers` measurement of emotional regulation and relational aggression. The results presented that confirmatory factor analysis confirmed a 2-factor model. Emotional regulation, verbal ability, and maternal love withdrawal were significant predictors of relational aggression.