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I am searching for a replacement video that is still a good example.
This is a classic example of oppositional defiant disorder. Does this behavior look familiar? Do you have to deal with defiant behavior like this everyday? I remember the days when Mike’s behavior was like this. It almost hurts to watch because it is so real.
Did you notice the parent’s response…. argh, behavior like that can be so hard to deal with but that kind of response is never going to help the situation. It is frustrating when your child is acting like this but you MUST remain strong and calm. You have to be the PARENT.
It was a hard lesson for me to learn. I wasn’t a bad parent and neither are they (or you) but parenting an ODD child is extremely challenging. You have to learn what works.
You shouldn’t have to tolerate behavior like this. You CAN change your child’s behavior. For me a behavior management program worked wonders. It’s not the right solution for everyone but it is definitely worth a try.
