Topic - Child Sociopathy. Mom said, “You know, Tom kinda scares me. He lies, threatens us physically, steals, is selfish, doesn’t take responsibility for himself, doesn’t care about others, and never apologizes. No matter how much I punish him, his behavior doesn’t change."
Tom is a child with Conduct Disorder. It’s diagnosed when people break rules, are callous, narcissistic and unemotional. They are aggressive, deceitful and destructive.
Be aware that Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder which can lead to Conduct Disorder. If not treated, it evolves into antisocial personality disorder, criminal behavior and sociopathy. Sociopathy occurs along with depression which can lead to addictions.
It’s a horrifying cycle of destruction. Yes, these behaviors are seen in very young children and it can be inherited from fathers. Be informed and intervene.
