OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANCE TEST
Child fails to start doing what you ask within one minute after you make the request.
Child fails to finish what you’ve asked them to do
Child violates rules of conduct already taught
Changes from content to angry in a second
Fights the inevitable, such as going to bed, school, or coming to the dinner table, even when they know that eventually they will be forced to comply.
Insist on having their own way when playing with friends
Argue as vociferously about performing the little tasks as the big ones, as long as it’s something they don’t want to do.
May lie or cheat to escape responsibility for their actions
Like to ‘get back at’ people instead of forgetting about minor slights.
Are easily irritated.
May seem hostile toward particular people for no obvious reason.
Ignore commands.
Deliberately disobey their parents and sometimes other adults.
Break rules indiscriminately.
Badger or taunt people, apparently for fun.
Resist interrupting play
Seem to have a chip on their shoulder
Can’t control their temper as well as other children of their age.
Often break or destroy things out of anger
May indulge in self-destructive behavior such as holding their breath or banging their head
Show little respect or regard for their parents, especial Mom.
+++6 months or more ++++ Often to 6 or more questions.
