If someone observes the parent/child relationships and notices that the parent gives too much discipline, the parent could be observed further and the child will be questioned about their parents, without their parents, in a private setting. “If a child is physically injured, including bruising, broken skin, swelling or a situation that requires medical attention, the discipline is too much. If a parent, guardian, or educator loses control for any reasons, the child will be intimidated and not learn from their mistakes. If an action is taken that is not suitable for the child’s age, it is not educating the child on their mistakes.
If discipline is given due to unreasonable demands, the child is not being disciplined and they are not learning. (Web. OKDHS). ” Children react negatively to authority if they are being mistreated at home, but it is out of fear, not defiance. Children who are abused often pick up bullying habits, so if the child is being abused, they observe the behavior of their parents and treat friends or authority figures with disrespect and unkind hands. If negative behavior is not caused from a medical diagnoses, it is the parents fault for the child’s behavior.
IS IT POSSIBLE CHILD BEHAVIOR IS CAUSED FROM A DISORDER, NOT BY PARENTING OR HOME ENVIRONMENTS? Dealing with kids who have bad behaviors that get worse as the day progresses, tends to wear the guardians or caretakers down. It is important to not mix emotion in with the behaviors, as it might make the child react even worse. When discussing adolescent behaviors, it is important for psychiatrists or doctors to note every symptom observed. The child’s behavior just might be something that has no fault in the parents. “Behavior disorders can vary in children.
In 2011, approximately 16% of children had a behavior disorder. Mayo Clinic. Web. )” Behavior disorders can be cases of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactive disorder), ODD (oppositional defiant disorder), or various forms of autism. When dealing with a behavior disorder, it is important to know how to handle each disorder and to not make the child feel incompetent. The result of making a child feel like less than what they are, can be detrimental to their development and emotions. A child becomes overly frustrated when they are not understood. When speaking from experience, children with mental or behavior disorders have described to me what it is like to make a bad decision.
They know what the right decision is, but they have a little boy, or little girl, in their head that tells them not to. If they make the right decision, the little person in their head gets mad and becomes very mean to them. ADHD symptoms are not easily noticed, as children are usually energetic with a lot of hyperactivity. The symptoms to look for include negativity in more than one place, and whether the child is developing an abnormal personality. ADHD often has three common causes. The first cause is genetics. Genetics can alter a child’s possibility of obtaining ADHD from a parent or possibly both parents.
The second cause is from the environment. The more children are exposed to certain things, the more likely they are to develop ADHD. The third cause is development. If the child’s nervous system does not develop correctly, they could develop ADHD. In my classroom, I have one child that has a very short attention span, follows lead with kids who misbehave, and has a lot of energy. I can tell him to sit on his square, begin my lesson and him be nowhere in sight, two seconds later. He runs around the classroom, expelling energy, but it is never violent. He does not bully, call people names, hit or kick.
I am more than positive this child has a form of ADHD or at least mildly. His father is ADHD, from what his mother tells me. Like ADHD, ODD has an effect on a child’s nervous system or portion of the brain that controls a child’s ability to behave, but it could be caused from different things. According to the Mayo Clinic, oppositional defiant disorder has no known cause, but may be linked to genetics. ODD begins in preschool years and is commonly mistaken for strong willed children. Symptoms of ODD may include easy agitation, loss of control with tempers, constantly arguing with adults or authority, and always expressing anger.
Some children observed, have been known to be vindictive or spiteful. These children often think misbehaving is funny. Like both ADHD and ODD, autism has a hand in affecting a child’s behavior and nervous system. A child with autism has difficulty with social interaction, changing routines, sensory disorders, and developmental disorders. Children who have autism do not usually show outward appearances of the disorder, but typically show them while participating in everyday activities. Autistic children are more often withdrawn than other children and have meltdowns when placed out of their comfort zones.
Children who possess the autism disorder are sensitive to drastic changes and even authorities who aren’t their parents They are overly sensitive to things with texture and often eat things are similar in color. They tend to be very orderly and often develop OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). Their sensory disorders keep their brains from telling them when it is time to rest and when it is time to calm down. Even if a parent of a child with behavioral disorders, disciplines well and understands thoroughly, the child is still prone to misbehaving.
These children feel guilt and become frustrated, acting out even worse than before. DISCIPLINE OR NO DISCIPLINE, HOW ARE THE TWO POINTS SIMILAR? When discussing a child’s behavior, it is important to look at all factors. Children who are abused, act out negatively. Children who are not well disciplined, act out negatively and continue with the misbehavior and only get worse as time passes. Children with behavior disorders act out negatively even if they are disciplined well. Each factor causes disruptive behavior in children.
Children are going to misbehave, but it is important to find out why. Children who are not disciplined well or are abused are probably acting out because of the way they are treated, or not treated, at home. Discipline helps ground a child and if the child is not grounded, they will fly away. It is the parents sole responsibility to make sure their children are being well mannered, respectful little humans. If their child has developed a behavior disorder, they need to first look at why they have developed this. Not understanding a child can result in negative attitudes.
Children look up to their parents for guidance, so if a parent does not know how to guide their children, the child disobeys out of frustration. The one thing that children who are not disciplined and the children with disorders have in common, is that they both get misunderstood where their behavior is concerned. They both need grounding and they both need guidance to understand the way their mind works. A parent must find a way to understand the child and then decide on a disciplinary action that best suits the child. CONCLUSION: HOW TO TREAT A CHILD WITH BAD BEHAVIOR VS. A CHILD WITH A DISORDER. WHAT IS THE SOLUTION?
Although theses behavior disorders have mild to moderate symptoms, they can be treated. ADHD is most often treated with medications one to two times daily. ODD is treated starting with the parent taking parenting classes, interventions and medications. Autism is treated by therapy, medications, gluten free diets, and strict routines. With any adolescents, routines are important for development. For children with behavior disorders, repetition is imperative. Repetition keeps a child’s mind focused and gives them something to look forward to, while preparing themselves for events they know are going to happen.
If children’s behavior continues to spike even with suggested treatments, additional attention from specialists may be needed. Children with disorders or children not getting the discipline they need, require the attention of the parents. Treatment first starts with parents, recognizing that their child may have an issue. The first signs are teachers, consulting parents about progressing behavior and then observing the child for themselves in situations where the child is unaware of the parent being present.
