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

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Inconsistent discipline has been linked to externalizing disorders, which include aggressive and disruptive behaviors such as fighting with other children. Therefore, Ricky's behavior may be influenced by his father's encouragement to fight, leading to more frequent fighting and other externalizing behaviors.

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