The Importance of Parents' Concerns About Their Child's Behavior

Parents often complain about children's behavior. Pediatricians may be unsure whether to ignore these complaints, counsel parents in-office or refer them to mental health services. This study shows a close relationship between parents' concerns and measurably significant behavior problems....

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Published in:Clinical pediatrics 1991-01, Vol.30 (1), p.8-11
Main Authors: Glascoe, Frances P., MacLean, William E., Stone, Wendy L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Child Behavior Disorders - diagnosis
Child Behavior Disorders - therapy
Child, Preschool
Humans
Medical sciences
Parents - education
Parents - psychology
Pediatrics
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
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Summary:Parents often complain about children's behavior. Pediatricians may be unsure whether to ignore these complaints, counsel parents in-office or refer them to mental health services. This study shows a close relationship between parents' concerns and measurably significant behavior problems. Methods are provided for responding to parents' concerns. These should be useful to pediatricians who are often criticized for failing to detect and refer children with mental health problems including behavior disturbances.
ISSN:0009-9228
1938-2707
DOI:10.1177/000992289103000101