ODD is in the DSM as a disorder, so it would be hard to argue with parents that it doesn't exist based on that... *however* the DSM also makes it very, very clear that normal teenage rebelliousness should *not* be labeled ODD, even when parents *think* their kids are "out of control" (very subjective). Also, if some ed-con labels your kid ODD, it's not a professional diagnosis (Even if parents swallow it). I'd venture that most kids diagnosed with "ODD" in programs were either labeled as such by an ed-con or some other agent of the program (not an independent physician).
They get labled ODD by shrinks as well. Its bullshit. And what is the difference between this and "normal" rebeliousness. Damned if I can see one.
Symptoms of ODD may include:
frequent temper tantrums
excessive arguing with adults
active defiance and refusal to comply with adult requests and rules
deliberate attempts to annoy or upset people
blaming others for his or her mistakes or misbehavior
often being touchy or easily annoyed by others
frequent anger and resentment
mean and hateful talking when upset
seeking revenge
The symptoms are usually seen in multiple settings, but may be more noticeable at home or at school. Five to fifteen percent of all school?age children have ODD.
"behaviors" in themselves CANNOT be pathologies, yet this disorder is defined practically exclusively by behaviors! And how the hell are parents supposed to know that their teen "deliberately" annoys people. Are they mind readers? This disorder is made to order for abusive parents justification of their views of their of their kids. There is NO objective proof verifying this disorder it’s just something invented by the AMA in the 80s to create a larger consumer base and grist for the pharmaceutical companies
