How Does Oppositional Defiance Disorder Affect a Relationship?
What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder? Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a term that applies to children and younger teens. The disorder is denoted by a continuous pattern of outbursts and deliberate undermining of adults and authority that lasts for longer than a 6-month period. Increased aggression and an overall hate and disgust with regard to life and personal interactions are also commonly displayed. It is possible for some children to grow out of these behaviors and go on to become upstanding citizens. But if the pattern of behavior continues past 18 years old, the name of the disorder will change and the exhibited behavior will fall under a new psychiatric category. In adults, these behaviors are no longer referred to as symptoms of ODD but instead are categorized as personality disorders. Effects on Childhood Relationships In social settings, children with ODD may display uncooperative behavior and an unwillingness to conform to rules. The behavior of children with ODD oft
