1 in 100 kids is a psychopath, is yours?

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  • comebackgirl
    comebackgirl Posts: 9,885
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    Who Princess wrote:
    catefrances wrote:
    http://aww.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8525268

    Most parents choose not to believe that some children are just born "evil", preferring to blame poor parenting for nasty kids — but a new study has found that 1 percent of babies could be inherently psychopathic.

    Psychologists at University College London conducted two studies and found that 1 in 100 kids have psychopathic tendencies.

    These kids — which psychologists describe as callous-unemotional — are characterised by their ability to lie, manipulate and commit acts of cruelty without remorse.

    Other signs a child could be a psychopath include:

    1. Very charming and engaging from a young age, exhibiting no shyness.
    2. An inflated view of their abilities and self-worth: Psychopaths think they are better than others.
    3. Constant need for stimulation: Takes risks, gets bored easily.
    4. Pathological lying: Ranges from moderate — sly, crafty — to extreme deception, involving complex webs.
    5. Manipulation: Exploitative and callously ruthless, without concern for others.
    6. Remorseless: Unconcerned about losses, pain and suffering they inflict on others.
    7. Lack of empathy: Cold, inconsiderate, contemptuous, but can act by imitation.
    8. Early behaviour problems: Problem behaviour under 13 — lying, cheating, vandalism, bullying.
    If your child exhibits any of these traits, don't despair. Study leader Professor Essi Viding says kids with psychopathic tendencies don't always go on to become full-blown psychopaths.

    "For the group which has callous-unemotional traits, there's a strong genetic vulnerability," she says.

    "This does not mean these children are born anti-social or are destined to become anti-social.

    "But in the same way that some of us are more susceptible to heart disease, these children are people who are more vulnerable to environmental influences that trigger the anti-social outcome."

    Australian researcher David Hawes from the University of Sydney agrees. He says his studies have suggested callous-unemotional children respond well to "warm parenting".

    "The quality of a parent's emotional interaction and attachment with a young child is crucial to predicting if that child will develop this high-risk pattern of behaviour," Dr Hawes says.

    "While CU characteristics seem to be largely under the control of genetics, if a child receives consistent and warm parenting in a secure family environment it can protect against those traits."
    :eh: :think:
    This sounds an awful lot like a boss I used to have . . .
    It ABSOLUTELY describes my boss (really my boss's boss, but he's always there). Me and my coworkers ha e been describing him as a psychopath for a long time. It sucks. :evil: Now I know.... his parents didn't hug him enough. :lolno:
    It's not too late! Get your hug on and see if you can rewire that brain of his :? :lol:
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    "I need your strength for me to be strong...I need your love to feel loved"
  • comebackgirl
    comebackgirl Posts: 9,885
    peacefrompaul wrote:
    comebackgirl wrote:
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    :clap: :thumbup: Way to go! :lol:
    :lol::lol::lol:
    His parents must be so proud

    The Lab Technician I had a couple months ago said my parents should be proud. :P
    actually, judging from what I've seen of your posts, they have a lot of reasons to be proud :)
    Not being a psychopath is just the icing on the cake ;):lol:
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    "I need your strength for me to be strong...I need your love to feel loved"
  • peacefrompaul
    peacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    comebackgirl wrote:
    actually, judging from what I've seen of your posts, they have a lot of reasons to be proud :)
    Not being a psychopath is just the icing on the cake ;):lol:

    Thanks, Ma'am! :P
  • comebackgirl
    comebackgirl Posts: 9,885
    peacefrompaul wrote:
    comebackgirl wrote:
    actually, judging from what I've seen of your posts, they have a lot of reasons to be proud :)
    Not being a psychopath is just the icing on the cake ;):lol:

    Thanks, Ma'am! :P
    Ma'am?!?!?!?! :x
    I take it all back :|:lol:
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    "I need your strength for me to be strong...I need your love to feel loved"
  • peacefrompaul
    peacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    comebackgirl wrote:
    peacefrompaul wrote:
    comebackgirl wrote:
    actually, judging from what I've seen of your posts, they have a lot of reasons to be proud :)
    Not being a psychopath is just the icing on the cake ;):lol:

    Thanks, Ma'am! :P
    Ma'am?!?!?!?! :x
    I take it all back :|:lol:

    Sorry... :oops: I'm normally very polite... :oops:
  • comebackgirl
    comebackgirl Posts: 9,885
    peacefrompaul wrote:
    comebackgirl wrote:
    peacefrompaul wrote:
    Thanks, Ma'am! :P
    Ma'am?!?!?!?! :x
    I take it all back :|:lol:

    Sorry... :oops: I'm normally very polite... :oops:
    :lol: all is forgiven 8-)
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    "I need your strength for me to be strong...I need your love to feel loved"
  • peacefrompaul
    peacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    comebackgirl wrote:
    :lol: all is forgiven 8-)

    :D
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,764
    comebackgirl wrote:
    peacefrompaul wrote:
    comebackgirl wrote:
    actually, judging from what I've seen of your posts, they have a lot of reasons to be proud :)
    Not being a psychopath is just the icing on the cake ;):lol:

    Thanks, Ma'am! :P
    Ma'am?!?!?!?! :x
    I take it all back :|:lol:
    :lol:
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • peacefrompaul
    peacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    :lol:

    :oops:
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,764
    peacefrompaul wrote:
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    :lol:

    :oops:
    Nooo, it's cute!
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • peacefrompaul
    peacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    peacefrompaul wrote:
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    :lol:

    :oops:
    Nooo, it's cute!

    hehehe :D
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    This thread has become emoticonical.

    Emoticomical? :P

    (try the veal!)

    'night, folks! :wave:
  • peacefrompaul
    peacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    I was being polite to a woman today on the Twitter and I called her Ma'am. She said it made her feel old and that she preferred Nancy.

    :(

    I guess I just can't be polite anymore.

    :cry:
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,764
    peacefrompaul wrote:
    I was being polite to a woman today on the Twitter and I called her Ma'am. She said it made her feel old and that she preferred Nancy.

    :(

    I guess I just can't be polite anymore.

    :cry:
    People appreciate politeness. But you might just want to save the ma'am for older women, like, over 55ish. :lol: It's not like we hate it and feel mad. It's just jarring for women who still consider themselves young! It feels weird is all. But I still think it's cute that you say it. :lol:
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • peacefrompaul
    peacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    peacefrompaul wrote:
    I was being polite to a woman today on the Twitter and I called her Ma'am. She said it made her feel old and that she preferred Nancy.

    :(

    I guess I just can't be polite anymore.

    :cry:
    People appreciate politeness. But you might just want to save the ma'am for older women, like, over 55ish. :lol: It's not like we hate it and feel mad. It's just jarring for women who still consider themselves young! It feels weird is all. But I still think it's cute that you say it. :lol:

    Never! :lol:
  • comebackgirl
    comebackgirl Posts: 9,885
    peacefrompaul wrote:
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    peacefrompaul wrote:
    I was being polite to a woman today on the Twitter and I called her Ma'am. She said it made her feel old and that she preferred Nancy.

    :(

    I guess I just can't be polite anymore.

    :cry:
    People appreciate politeness. But you might just want to save the ma'am for older women, like, over 55ish. :lol: It's not like we hate it and feel mad. It's just jarring for women who still consider themselves young! It feels weird is all. But I still think it's cute that you say it. :lol:

    Never! :lol:
    generally, unless a woman is old enough to be your mother, you might not want to call her ma'am. Wait..... :think: :lol:
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    "I need your strength for me to be strong...I need your love to feel loved"
  • peacefrompaul
    peacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    38-19=19

    This is possible, Ma'am. :P
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,764
    peacefrompaul wrote:
    38-19=19

    This is possible, Ma'am. :P
    :lol: Make it grandmother.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • peacefrompaul
    peacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    peacefrompaul wrote:
    38-19=19

    This is possible, Ma'am. :P
    :lol: Make it grandmother.

    They're dead.

    Wait a second... no, I stil have one.
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,674
    hedonist wrote:
    This thread has become emoticonical.

    Emoticomical?

    (try the veal!)

    'night, folks! :wave:

    Isn't emotocomicism suspected to be the first sign of psychopathic tendencies. Careful folks.
    ;):):D8-):lol: :shock: :o
    :corn:
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

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