"I Don't Care"

Behavior: How exactly is my child behaving?

• Always says, "I don't care" to anyone who will listen.
  
  
• Says, "I don't care" nonverbally too—through behavior and attitudes.
  
  
• Usually fails to take materials to school.
  
  
• Doesn't do homework or other chores.
  
  
• Inattentive.
  
  
• Shows disgust or lack of interest in activities all the time.
  
  
• Makes up any kind of excuse that he or she thinks will work in the situation, especially "I forgot."
  
  
• Doesn't follow directions.
  
  
• Doesn't listen.
  
  
• Doesn't do well academically.
  
  
• Often, in trouble in more than one class—and out of school as well.