Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-220) and index.
Contents
The early identification/prevention controversy : The child as shaper of his own destiny -- Antisocial thought and behavior-The extreme case -- The antisocial youngster: identifying features : "Life is a one-way street-my way" -- Shutting off fear -- Disregard of injury to others -- Unrealistic expectations and pretensions -- Taking the easy way -- Lying as a way of life -- "It's not my fault": refusing to be held accountable -- An island unto himself.
Parental intervention: overcoming the errors that prevent action : Denial -- Taking the easy way out-parental failure to be firm and consistent and exercise leverage -- Failure to demand accountability and trustworthiness -- Permitting the child to divide and conquer -- Treating the child as victim-excuses, excuses! -- "It must be my fault" -- The futility of continuing to ask "why?" -- In conclusion.
