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Conduct Disorder in Children
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Prevention & Expectations
What can be done to prevent the condition?
A nurturing and stable home environment is the best prevention. Children from homes with a balance of love and discipline are less likely to develop this disorder than are children from abusive, permissive, or neglectful homes. Prevention focuses on skill development not only for the child but also for others involved with the child. This includes the family and the school.
What are the long-term effects of the condition?
If left untreated, conduct disorder can lead to:
What are the risks to others?
Children with conduct disorder tend to have aggressive behavior. They can cause intentional or unintentional harm to others, to themselves, and to animals.