As a child psychiatrist, I've seen how the diagnosis of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is frequently misunderstood and ...

If your anger or defiant behavior is really getting in the way of relationships, career goals, and other aspects of your life, but you’re unable to curb your emotional impulses, you may have a problem ...

Sigh, we’ve all been there. The temper tantrum at Target. The request to bring in the dinner plate that gets met with crossed arms and staunch refusal. The dilly-dallying that makes it seemingly ...

Young adolescents, especially boys, who participated in organized sports between ages 6 and 10 are less likely to defy their parents, teachers and other authority figures, a new study by researchers ...

A teacher sent a student's mom a message in which she both praised her and said she needed to be disciplined for minor things, leaving the mom confused.

"Defiant" is an adjective used to describe someone who openly resists authority, rules, or expectations. It refers to bold behavior that shows refusal to obey or accept control. The word suggests ...