Negative Attitude.major causes and it’s role in society

Bad

behavior

in a child stems from a variety

of environmental, emotional and biological

issues in a child’s life. All children exhibit

bad behavior from time to time due to the

stresses of daily life. The Colorado State

University Extension Service suggests that

tantrums, one of the most common forms of

bad child behavior, occur in 23 to 83

percent of all 2- to 4-year-olds. When

negative behaviors continue or escalate,

however, CSU suggests parents seek help.

LIFE CHANGE

Children thrive on routine. When life

changes occur–including a new sibling,

starting or changing schools, death of a

relative or even the addition of a new pet–

children may display negative behaviors. An

inability to verbalize their emotions or a

fear of the unknown may cause children to

make poor choices. A child may become

loud, aggressive, defiant or noncompliant.

UNABLE TO LEARN

A child may struggle to read, comprehend

math or understand directions without

anyone realizing there is a learning

disability causing the challenges. Until the

disability is noticed and diagnosed, the child

may act out because of feelings of

inadequacy and ineptitude. A child might be

defiant and non-compliant about

completing schoolwork or chores.

ABUSE

A bullied or abused child may be too scared

to tell a parent or other trusted adult what

is happening. Instead, the child may act out

in verbally or physically assertive ways.

Alternatively, he may become withdrawn and

sullen or display his fears through sneaky,

manipulative, passive-aggressive ways. Some

behaviors, such as destructive behavior,

insecurity and withdrawal, may be signs of

emotional maltreatment, warns the

American Humane Association.

MENTAL PROBLEM

Children suffering from bipolar, ADHD or

depression may exhibit a variety of bad

behaviors, including tantrums, lack of

focus, aggression and defiance. Due to a

combination of genetic or environmental

issues, a child may develop mental health

problems that affect her ability to function

appropriately within her family, school and

neighborhood. For example, during a bipolar

manic phase, a child may appear agitated,

need very little sleep and show unusually

poor judgment, according to the American

Academy of Child & Adolescent

Psychiatry.

IRRESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD

Parents, who through lack of knowledge or

the stresses of life, struggle to implement

consistent rules and consequences, may

create misbehaving children. According to

Colorado State University, some of the

parenting issues that create temper

tantrums in children include inconsistent

discipline, criticizing too much, parents

being too protective or neglectful and a

child not having enough love and attention

from his mother and father.

GENETICS

A child’s behavior is a product of his

temperament. A child with a strong

temperament is more likely to have behavior

problems than a child with a mild

temperament. Temperament is controlled by

genetics, according to the North Carolina

State University Cooperative Extension. The

researchers describe three types of

temperament–easy, sensitive and feisty. The

group claims that 15 percent of children are

born feisty. These are the children who tend

to have behavior problems. Behavioral issues

may also be a result of biological factors like

visual impairments, speech disorders and

motor disabilities, explains the National

Association for the Education of Young

Children.

INFLUENCE OF ENVIRONMENT

When children are in an unsuitable

environment, they are prone to act out.

NAEYC lists an overcrowded child care

facility or a household with insufficient toys

or activities as examples of unsuitable

settings for children. Lack of playthings or

attention can lead to jealousy and then

hostility between children. The group

suggests putting yourself in the position of

your child to determine how many toys or

activities are necessary. Tips for handling bad behaviour in children