ABSTRACT
One of the most frustrating challenges facing a parent is a child who refuses to get with the program. A child who is oppositional is basically trying to be in control of his world even if it means disregarding the needs or desires of others. He may refuse to do what others ask him, or he may be more selective, refusing to do what particular people ask him to do. The oppositional child often insists that others do what he wants and he is prepared to be intensely argumentative to get his way. These children frequently refuse to accept responsibility for their actions and instead blame others when things go wrong. They tend to be intensely reactive, often becoming angry and annoyed when they do not get what they want.
