The explosive child
A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children
by Ross W. Greene · first published 1998
100% recommend
We've all seen an "explosive child": one who exhibits intense temper outbursts, sudden mood swings, extreme noncompliance, and verbal and physical aggression. For parents who seem to have tried everything, finally there is hope. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Ross Greene provides a practical, compassionate approach to treating these children, who may be diagnosed with any of various psychiatric disorders, including oppositional-defiant disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, and Tourette's disorder. Drawing upon recent advances in the neurosciences and hi
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on “Ask HN: Any experience with defiant children?” ↗A new take on this, at least for me, is that a child explodes when they don't have the skillset to deal with life. Try the book "The Explosive Child" by Ross W. Greene and see if it helps. If nothing else it's a very different viewpoint on the problem, and one that lends itself to compassion.
on “Ask HN: Any experience with defiant children?” ↗