As a parent, do you occasionally observe those naughty and even excessive behaviours in your children, such as lying and stealing small actions? These seemingly “naughty” behaviours often make parents wonder if they have not done enough to educate their children, and whether they have overlooked certain key issues. But in fact, there may be a hidden secret behind these behaviours - “conduct disorder”.
The latest research is like a careful art appraiser, using advanced brain scanning technology, as if examining the paintings with a microscope, and finally discovering the secrets behind the colors. They found that there are subtle differences in the “mental canvases” of children with behavioural disorders compared to other children. These differences, like imperceptible texture changes on the canvas, profoundly affect the style and direction of the entire painting.
Character Disorder (CD), is a storm in the voyage of the mind that throws the ship of childhood off its tranquil course on the ocean of society. Imagine these children as if they were little captains sailing the boundless sea, supposedly following the guidance of the stars and compass, moving smoothly forward to explore the mysteries of the world. However, the storm of CDs has left them lost and at the mercy of their inner winds and waves.
In school, they are the small boat that recklessly traverses the channel of knowledge without regard to the signal lights, oblivious to the lighthouse guidance of their teachers and indifferent to the friendly beacons of their classmates. The family, which should be their warm harbour, has become a battleground for them to challenge authority and ignore rules. The laughter among friends may seem to them to be just another sea to be conquered. Their behaviour, like the waves in a storm, is dangerous and unpredictable. Truancy, for them, is like an adventure in search of a new land of freedom, all in broad daylight, challenging the rules and order of society. What is more worrying is that they will also use the sword of words or the storm of limbs to intentionally hurt or provoke those around them, and violence becomes a weapon in their hands, used to achieve their purposes.
The causes of Character Disorder (CD) are like an intricate fog that reveals more than a simple answer. Woven into this fog is a dual tapestry of biology and environment, each thread carrying forces that influence the trajectory of a child's mind. Brain injury, especially injury to this frontal lobe, the commander of reason and emotion, can quietly change the map of a child's mind. This injury, which may be a relic of a physical shock from the outside world or a quiet invasion of neurotoxic chemicals, acts as a lurking assassin, silently influencing a child's behavioural patterns. Heredity, too, plays an important role in the genesis of CD. It's like an undercurrent running through the family bloodstream, carrying certain genetic codes that can easily trigger CD. When these codes are activated in a child, it is like igniting an inner fire, giving the CD flame a ground to burn.
Just as a gardener prunes a seedling at the first sign of illness, parents should follow the golden rule of “early detection, early treatment” when dealing with their children's behavioural problems. This is not only a timely battle against the problem but also paves a smooth road for the future, preventing more thorns and bumps from coming.
Talking about the treatment of character disorders is like lighting a lighthouse for a ship that has lost its way. Among them, pattern inactivation therapy is like a spiritual navigator, helping children to identify and correct the thinking patterns that lead to undesirable behaviors, and guiding them to the right course. Family therapy, on the other hand, is an indispensable companion in this spiritual journey. It is like a warm map of the family, allowing love and understanding to be the most solid support for the children.
The importance of the family as the cradle of a child's growth cannot be overstated. Family therapy is like an attentive family therapist who works together with parents to weave a network of love. The therapist, like a wise mentor, not only teaches parents how to set consistent and clear boundaries to ensure that their children grow up with a balance of rules and freedoms but also assists them in formulating a family plan, which is like a detailed navigational chart for the family to navigate, so that every member of the family can work together in the face of difficulties and face the wind and waves together.
