Oppositionall Defiant Disorder involves frequent episodes of disruptive behaviour and persistent hostility and defiance of authority figures—episodes typically made worse by harsh punishment—and so a ...

Parenting an argumentative child can be very demanding and stressful. It often leads a parent to ask, "Why won't you just listen to me?" Arguing and defiance comes in varying levels. From the minor ...

Carrie has extensive experience working with children and families in the mental health community. Her experiences have included in-home services, county mental health, as well as school social work.

Young adolescents, especially boys, who participated in organized sports between ages 6 and 10 are less likely to defy their parents, teachers and other authority figures, a new study by researchers ...