If a child does not understand what is expected of them this may be for several reasons:-

1. They lack communication skills
2. The adults around them may be using language that is too complex for their stage of development or is not clear enough
3. They have not been told what s expected

In these cases it is important for the adults to explain in simple terms, appropriate to the child’s age and level of understanding, what is acceptable and what is not.

Children with particular learning difficulties will have little or no control over their behaviour and the way they respond to some things. Depending on the nature of the problem you may need to seek additional help from professionals. Children may be suffering from:-

1. Speech or language problems
2. Sensitivity to food additives which result in irritability, aggression and being unable to concentrate
3. Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
4. Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

Children who do not have clear, consistent boundaries will inevitably display unwanted behaviour mainly due to the fact that they are unsure of what is expected of them and, what may be acceptable one day could well be unacceptable the next. This can be very confusing for a child.