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Behavioral disorders in children is a common problem. Parents experience their children acting out at home, even at school. A behavioral disorder is when a child displays different behaviors outside of normal behavior. According to Boston's Children’s Hospital, symptoms of behavioral disorders include: Easily getting annoyed or nervous, often appearing angry, putting blame on others, refusing to follow rules or questioning authority, arguing and throwing temper tantrums, or having difficulty in handling frustration. (PsychGuides, 2018) Although behavioral disorders/issues can be an issue in both genders; boys are more likely to “suffer from behavioral disorders” (Victoria, 2017). Behavior problems can result from any stress in a child’s life. According to National Association of Social Workers, children in impoverished families often exhibit behavior problems (NASW, 2003). Other children exhibit behavior issues because of genetics, environment, or ju...