Kids and behavioral problems

Over the years, I have seen countless children and teens presenting with a wide array of emotional and behavioral problems. In general (and of course, there are exceptions), by and large, it is not unusual for a child's presenting symptoms to be reflected in one or both parents! A child with a temper problem frequently has at least one parent with the same issue. A child who acts disrespectfully toward others is often exposed to one or both parents who can behave in the same way. The child who is socially anxious or avoidant, often has a parent who either is this way currently, or experienced many of the same symptoms as a child. This all points to the importance of parents doing their own candid inventory of their own behaviors in conjunction with getting help for their children. On many occasion, I've told parents that it will be really difficult, if not impossible, to expect their child to get better control over his temper when one or both parents routinely lose control of their own temper. It's not unusual for parents to end up getting their own counseling for their issues as one component of their child getting help as well. For futher assistance in the Chicago area, consider us at http://www.heritageprofessional.com. Outside of the Chicago area, ask someone whom you respect for the name of a competent, reputable mental health care provider.