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Said to be the big three common childhood traits of psychopaths.
Torturing animals speaks for itself. Starting fires is in the ballpark.
I doubt, however, that there is a genetic link in bed-wetting and sociopathy. And bed-wetting is, as a single trait, not much of a warning sign (!)
I do, however, believe that if a child is already disposed to defective character/personality development and is shamed/blamed/punished for something that is absolutely not his fault nor within his control it probably helps deform the sense of right and wrong, as it applies to him.
Parents have a high obligation to be rational and consistent... to create a reliable moral space that makes sense.
Just a thought.
abelenkpe
(9,933 posts)or humiliating them is never a good idea.
cthulu2016
(10,960 posts)the kid with the "I am a bully" sign made me think of this.
Deep13
(39,154 posts)...so even if parents somehow cure it, it will not prevent psychopathia. Rather whatever causes the personality disorder also causes the bed-wetting. I think matters of control underlie all three traits.
etherealtruth
(22,165 posts)... but bed-wetting that co-exists with the other prominent symptoms such as animal torture, fire starting ...etc .... but what do I know?
cthulu2016
(10,960 posts)bed-wetting is, as a single trait, not a warning sign
etherealtruth
(22,165 posts)Spider Jerusalem
(21,786 posts)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macdonald_triad
cthulu2016
(10,960 posts)I do learn things here.
surrealAmerican
(11,360 posts)Shaming, blaming, and punishing kids for things that are not within their control can cause problems for any child - not necessarily psychopathy, but depression or anxiety - even in children without some sort of predisposition.
auntsue
(277 posts)shaming a kid who bullied. Role play, talk therapy, modeling positive behavior............work much better. Sheesh !!!