why should a child who behaves badly be considered disabled?

Answer 1

They shouldn't. Children who are truly disabled sometimes have issues that do not always make it possible to behave in a manner most people would consider well behaved; however, even disabled children should be expected to be as well behaved as is possible given their condition. My youngest son is severely autistic and non-verbal...he is expected to behave (not run around through stores, not scream, etc.) but he does have some behaviors that some people do not understand or sometimes misinterpret as bad behavior (he makes odd noises frequently, he laughs at very inappropriate times, he often doesn't respond when unfamiliar people talk to him, he avoids eye contact most of the time, etc).

Answer 2

They are not disabled they have mental problems. Mental problems do not fall under disabilities. If they behave badly they should be taken to a therapist and they should be dealt with to find out what the basic problem is that is causing the behavior. There must be an underlaying problem. It can be due to a lot of problems. Possibly a shrink can talk to them and discover what the problem is or possibly the child needs some kind of medicine like Ritalin or an SSRI drug and will probably be able to be cured and not act out in public. Disabilities are where usually parts or the body do not work.

Answer 3

Just because a child throws a tamption don't necessary mean they are disabled. But odd and hard social behavior could be a sign of a disability like ADD Autism Intellectual disability ect.

If the child is only behaving badly and showing no other signs then maybe he is just reacting to some artefactual colouring, or Parents need to learn a new approach to disclpine

Answer 4

Autism, Aspergers and other disabilities can cause "bad" behavior.
Also children who are emotionally disturbed or have a behavior disorder are disabled. No amount of punishment/reward will help.
Instead of just seeing a child misbehaving, maybe you are seeing a child with a disability.Don't jump to conclusions about a "bad" child. There may be much more there that you don't know. My little brother has violent tantrums but he has autism and adhd. People have said things like "That boy needs a good smacking" or "Learn to deal with you kid" or "Shut that kid up". He doesn't understand he cannot have the toys he wants and must leave them on the shelves or that he has to eat before he goes to the play area of McDonalds.
My brother is not bad but he has trouble understanding how to behave. Medication works for him and his autism is not an excuse. It is a medical condition.
It is hard for my parents to take him out but they do everyday because it is the only way he will get experience in the world. My parents have to endure stares and hateful things said to them. On top of that my father is a Rabbi and looks like a Rabbi so they get a lot of "what terrible kike parents" comments and things like that and that makes it even worse.
Just don't always assume it is a child misbehaving on purpose.

Answer 5

If its simply a matter of a child behaving badly, that's not considered a disability.

However, some children aren't simply misbehaving. There are conditions in which the child CANNOT control their behavior (examples include severe ADD/ADHD, OCD, etc.). In these cases, counseling and medical treatment are required.

It used to be thought that such behavior was a moral failing (ADD was originally called "moral deficit disorder'). However, we understand much more about this now, as well as the brain chemistry involved. The stereotypes that these children are "bad" are still around--but fortunately they are fading.

Answer 6

A child who behaves badly shouldn't.

A child who behaves inappropriately to society's norm, but does so on account of the characteristics of his disability should be, because it is not within the child's capabilityto behave differently.

Answer 7

They shouldn't.

If it is a behavior problem only, that is NOt a disability and is correctable.

If it is a physical or mental problem that causees it, that may take expensive medications to correct, the American Psychological Association has several common mental illnesses listed as disabilities.

A child who is legitimately ADHD and/or Bi Polar IS considered disabled, because without intervention of expensive medications, they have a very hard time leading what the rest of us consider normal lives.

there may be more to this "behaving badly" than you can see as a layperson.

Answer 8

I don't think they should be. ADHD is used as a crippling device for children so that they don't have to be held accountable for their actions. My younger brother was "diagnosed" with ADHD at the age of 2....2!!!! You know, when all kids act up and have a lot of energy. Thankfully, my parents weren't idiots and didn't put him on the meds. for it. They forced him to be accountable for his actions and to this day is doing amazing in school and is a very well behaved child (now 16). He did get in trouble a couple years back and the dr. did say to put him on the meds. and again my parents refused. Kids get in trouble and make mistakes. It doesn't mean they need to be on drugs their whole lives. He is still in school, an "A" student and has good friends. A child's behavior shouldn't be considered a disability. It should be corrected so that they may learn to be accountable for their actions and not think that when they are adults that there are no consequences for them.

Answer 9

they should not be considered disabled, most kids who behave badly have parents that will not or do not want to take the time to teach their children right from wrong and how to behave. just my opinon

Answer 10

In God's honest truth ,most disabled children behaviour a 1000 per cent better than the spoiled non disabled kids.

Bad behaviour is NOT a disability, it can be a symptom of some disabilities, but it is NOT a disability in itself.