The Smart Aleck

Behavior: Specific attitudes and actions of this child at home and/or at school.

• Makes "funny" comments that actually go far beyond humor. And the cutting effect is intentional.
  
  
• Often rude, and usually disrespectful. Different from the smartmouth; the smart aleck's misbehavior includes both word and deed.
  
  
• Has been overindulged by adults.
  
  
• Tries to act superior to others.
  
  
• Attempts to cover an inferiority complex with this type of behavior.
  
  
• Denies, and hides from facing, the feeling of inferiority. Is fooling him/herself-and possibly others.
  
  
• Is the first to say, "You can't talk to that teacher." Whenever this student is wrong, he/she starts talking about being mistreated.
  
  
• Thrives on "getting a reaction" from others.
  
  
• Seldom says nice things about others.
  
  
• Zaps others as soon as they let their guard down.
  
  
• Has no relationships with adults.