Children with conduct disorder have smaller brain areas regulating behavior and emotions, leading to disruptive behavior. This disorder affects 7% of boys and 3% of girls aged 5-10, with changes seen in the amygdala, hippocampus, and thalamus.
Researchers suggest childhood adversity and maltreatment could cause brain changes in misbehaving children. This disorder poses a high burden for families and societies, with conduct disorder showing significant structural brain differences.
Lockdown's impact on children's social and emotional development led to increased violent behavior in schools, with surveys showing a rise in incidents like spitting, swearing, and fighting among pupils.
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