Ricky's mother tends to scold him when he fights with other children,while Ricky's father encourages him to fight.This type of inconsistent discipline has been linked to

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Inconsistent discipline, like the one described in the scenario, has been linked to externalizing disorders such as conduct disorders, aggression, and defiance. This is because the child is receiving mixed messages about what behavior is acceptable and what is not, leading to confusion and misbehavior.

Ricky's Mother Tends to Scold Him When He Fights with Other