How much defiant behavior is normal in children?
All kids exhibit some signs of defiant behavior. From the time a child is a toddler, he is learning how to influence his environment, usually with the aim of getting what he wants – now! This is normal behavior and these children usually respond well to constructive parental guidance in many forms. In truth, there are many common behavioral problems in children. But our defiant child gets a little stuck at this point. There are a lot of possible reasons for this and there is still much discussion over what causes excessive defiant behavior in children. However there is no discussion over the fact that a regularly defiant child needs help. He is often miserable, as is his family. Take a look at the intensity and consistency of your child’s defiant behavior. Is it… • a day in and day out challenge to get along with your child? • Does your child seem to go out of her way to be uncooperative with family members or peers? • Due to the defiant behavior, are you finding it more and more dif
