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There are usually as many discipline techniques as there are moms and dads. Correction methods for kids concerning misbehavior, offensive comments, and family rule infractions usually range between physical-abuse to no parental involvement. Each parent has his or her own style, methods, and attitudes about discipline. Imagine videotaping moms and dads as they communicate with their kids throughout the week. Reviewing all of the tapes, we may find a number of parenting behaviors and discipline styles. Some of those discipline techniques might include: Assigning time-outs or isolating the youth in their room Calling the youngster names or making derogatory comments Demanding information about the misbehavior – "Why did you hit Tommy?" Fortune telling – "You're going to end up in prison if you keep acting this way!" Grounding the youngster Humiliating the youngster in front of other kids Ignoring all misbehavior that is not life-threatening I...

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is defined by therapists as a cluster of behaviors that include many or all of the following characteristics: Accusatory Aggressive Angry Argumentative Bad temper Blaming Defiant Foul-mouthed Hostile Low frustration level Negative Oppositional Pessimistic Resentful Spiteful Unreasonable How can a mother or father know if a teen is simply dealing with the pains of becoming an adult or has a significant conduct problem that will require therapeutic intervention? If this pattern of behavior is becoming the typical emotional state of your adolescent, he or she might have ODD. ODD can disturb home and family life, other relationships, and school efficiency. This is often a particularly frustrating disorder, since your teen usually believes he or she has just cause to be so indignant. The youngster may fault moms and dads, friends, educators, or other authority figures for the behavior, declaring others are unreasonable, bother...