The Rebel

Behavior: How exactly is my child behaving?

• Easy to identify. Everything he or she does says, "I'm a rebel."
  
  
• Wants to be different.
  
  
• Dresses uniquely.
  
  
• Does not accept the values of others, especially those in authority.
  
  
• Outspoken, bitter, and seems to be against everything.
  
  
• Disruptive.
  
  
• Seldom cooperates.
  
  
• Always knows what he or she is against, but doesn't always know what he or she favors.
  
  
• Thinks others can't understand his or her individuality, are unfair in this regard, and are the cause of his or her unhappiness.
  
  
• Though regarded as a troublemaker by children and parents alike, often does not see himself or herself that way.
  
  
• May see himself or herself as a champion for other children.
  
  
• In truth, does not trust anyone very much, including himself or herself.