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<blockquote data-quote="katya02" data-source="post: 228694" data-attributes="member: 2884"><p>I agree that cruelty to animals and firestarting are HUGE red flags for sociopathy, so that if those behaviors are observed it's imperative to get help asap. Many sociopathic kids are devious enough to carry out their activities unremarked, though, and parents are often horrified when they finally learn the truth of what has gone on. </p><p></p><p>If a child exhibits other worrisome traits - constant, pathological lying, willingness to hurt others or ignore personal boundaries, lack of true remorse (not just surface crocodile tears if they know that's what will get them out of trouble), manipulation of others, refusal to be accountable, blaming others, stealing if more than once or if it involves direct confrontation (like forcing a younger kid to give up lunch money), easy boredom, impulsivity - then, like MWM, I think it's very important to get professional help asap as well. These traits don't necessarily have to develop into full-blown personality disorder if an accurate assessment is made and parents work with a good therapist. If a child like this can triangulate and manipulate the adults around him/her and divert blame onto others, though, these behaviors will become more entrenched. Getting a grip on the situation early gives the best chance for turning the behaviors around. Even if a child has to learn morality by rote and spend several years learning to think differently, there's a chance for a better outcome.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for sharing your story, MWM. What a horrifying experience. I'm so sorry your family had to go through that.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="katya02, post: 228694, member: 2884"] I agree that cruelty to animals and firestarting are HUGE red flags for sociopathy, so that if those behaviors are observed it's imperative to get help asap. Many sociopathic kids are devious enough to carry out their activities unremarked, though, and parents are often horrified when they finally learn the truth of what has gone on. If a child exhibits other worrisome traits - constant, pathological lying, willingness to hurt others or ignore personal boundaries, lack of true remorse (not just surface crocodile tears if they know that's what will get them out of trouble), manipulation of others, refusal to be accountable, blaming others, stealing if more than once or if it involves direct confrontation (like forcing a younger kid to give up lunch money), easy boredom, impulsivity - then, like MWM, I think it's very important to get professional help asap as well. These traits don't necessarily have to develop into full-blown personality disorder if an accurate assessment is made and parents work with a good therapist. If a child like this can triangulate and manipulate the adults around him/her and divert blame onto others, though, these behaviors will become more entrenched. Getting a grip on the situation early gives the best chance for turning the behaviors around. Even if a child has to learn morality by rote and spend several years learning to think differently, there's a chance for a better outcome. Thanks for sharing your story, MWM. What a horrifying experience. I'm so sorry your family had to go through that. [/QUOTE]
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