Do all children do things that may seem inappropriate for adults at one time or another?Does this mean they have an antisocial disorder? Think of yourself: haven’t you done things like a teenager that you now consider problematic or dangerous?
So how do casual behaviors differ from psychological pathology?Given the consequences, it is important to know the symptoms, so if we believe that a person may have a certain disease, we can go to qualified professionals.
“Not acting against the rules is the way to behave well. –
The first thing to know is what was said in the first paragraphs: one thing is that, at some point or ad hoc, the behaviors that we will explain below have appeared, and another thing that a person frequently acts on this path.
In antisocial disorder, there is a pattern of repetitive and age-inappropriate behavior of the person, a pattern that will be characterized by frequent non-compliance with the basic social norms of coexistence accepted and respected by the culture in which it is inserted. violates the fundamental rights of others.
“Culture generates progress, and without it, people cannot be required to conduct morally. -José Vasconcelos-
To consider that there is an antisocial disorder, these behaviors must be present in the last year, we must be aware that they have several consequences for the children and adolescents who practice them and for those around them, the family situation is complicated, reaching some unsustainable cases. But not only that, their social relationships are also damaged. Young people may even have legal problems.
The 15 behaviors that these young people usually engage in can be grouped into four groups: assault on people and animals, destruction of property, fraud or theft and serious violation of the rules, below we will see in more detail a list of these It is not necessary to have them all practiced, three of these behaviors are sufficient to consider an antisocial disorder.
“I will not be the one to replace my actions with words, but it will be my actions that will explain my conduct. Luis Cabrera-
Do young people who are persistently involved in these behaviors often have prosocial emotions?emotions that make it easier to understand the emotional state of others?limited, and may show a lack of repentance, recklessness with performance, superficial or deficient affection, or even insensitivity toward others, and lack of empathy.
As you can imagine, the behavior of these children can cause a lot of damage and even cause a serious problem. But that doesn’t mean nothing can be done. On the contrary, it is of the utmost importance to intervene in this dossier and to try to help these people. If reading this article gives you realize that you have a situation at home that may fit into what is described, don’t hesitate?Find a suitable psychologist and let him evaluate the case!
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