Oppositional Defiance Disorder is a childhood disorder that typically is
diagnosed before the age of 8. It is more prominent in boys than girls, and
approximately 2-16% of children have oppositional defiance disorder.
Behaviors include:
Low or inflated self-esteem
Swearing
Arguing or being in conflict with adults
Aggression
Disobeying rules or laws
Disregard for other's feelings
Bullying
Being disruptive
Cruelty to animals
Low frustration level
Many children with the diagnosis of oppositional defiance disorder get
involved with drugs and alcohol at an early age as well.
Oppositional Defiance Disorder, if left untreated, has approximately an 80%
chance of turning into Conduct Disorder as the child ages. Typically,
children with ODD have at least one parent with a history of either conduct
disorder, oppositional defiance disorder, antisocial personality disorder,
mood disorder, or attention deficit disorder.