Sociopathic behavior is an anti-social personality disorder that affects a person's behavior. Many parents are concerned if their child is displaying sociopathic behavior because of the increase in the number of juvenile crimes in the country.
Buzzle shared the causes, symptoms and treatment for sociopathic behavior in children. This can help parents provide the appropriate intervention for their child and other people's safety as soon as possible.
Causes of socipathic behavior in children
Some children inherit their sociopathic behavior from their biological parents while others have abnormalities in their brain development. These problems in the nervous system involve abnormalities in the production of serotonin which affects a person's mood and behavior.
The home and school environment can also cause sociopathic behavior in children. Abusive and alcoholic parents, inappropriate disciplinary methods used on kids, lack of bonding in the family, lack of parental guidance, accidents, traumas, divorce and tragedies can also trigger sociopathic behavior in children.
Signs and symptoms of sociopathic behavior in children
The signs and symptoms of sociopathic behavior can already be observed during childhood. These include stealing, vandalism, manipulation of people, hyperactive energy, speech difficulties, habitual lying, learning disabilities, cruelty to animals, hatred of authority, relationship problems, consistent bedwetting beyond the age of five, interest in setting fires, irritability, moodiness, aggressive behavior, lack of remorse for bad behavior and indifference toward the safety of self and other people.
Treatment of sociopathic behavior in children
Treating sociopathic behavior in children is difficult but possible. Many people who displayed sociopathic behavior during childhood did not grow up to become sociopathic adults.
Early diagnosis, counseling and positive parenting that involves promotion of pro-social behavior can be effective treatments for sociopathic behavior in children, according to Healthy Place. Parents should never give up on their children no matter how bad their behavior gets because there is always hope that these kids will change.
