"Oppositional children" refers to kids who often display defiant behavior and act against authority figures like parents or teachers. They tend to argue or disobey rules and may engage in challenging or disruptive actions. Full definition
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Many parents of oppositional children are so focused on bad behaviors that they've stopped reinforcing positive ones. (additudemag.com)
An examination of child and family demographic variables related to generalized behavior change during oppositional child training. (fatherhoodinstitute.org)