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Does Fear Really Teach Discipline? Why Positive Guidance Works Better

Education and child-rearing require discipline to guide people towards being good citizens by correcting and guiding them. Discipline allows for moral, physical, and mental growth to create responsible adults who impart values to make healthy choices. Fear discipline, however, exerts

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How does Birth Order Shape Personality?

Have you ever wondered why your elder brother acts responsibly, your sister acts as the peace maker of the family, and you are the charmer and carefree person? Is it due to birth order or what else?  It means the

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Behind The Scenes: Inside the World of Kid Influencers 

Have you come across reels on social media where children and adolescents are advertising various products? Or do you know a child or adolescent who shoots Instagram or YouTube videos? With the Pandemic hitting the world, there has been a

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Does Biology Affect Behaviour?

Scientists, philosophers and intellectuals have long been captivated by the complex interplay between biology and behaviour. By delving further into the nuances of the human experience, it becomes increasingly clear that our biological disposition greatly manipulates our behaviour. Contrary to

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Why Adult Friendships End: Emotional Compatibility and Life Changes

Adult friendships take up the majority of our lives. While they are highly rewarding, they can also be very fragile. Friendships are unlike family ties or romantic relationships, which are bound by obligation and social reinforcement; they exist because of

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The Psychology of Conduct, Impulse-Control, and Disruptive Disorders in Males

Conduct and disruptive disorders are major child and adolescent psychiatric disorders, with a male predominance. They are diagnosed by aggression, defiance, and noncompliance, with CD usually presenting as a more malignant course of ODD. The clinical presentation becomes complex when

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Inside the ADHD Brain: A Neuroscientific Perspective

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is far more than a collection of “behaviour problems.” It’s an intricate neurodevelopmental disorder with profound, deep roots in particular differences in brain form and functioning. American Psychological Association defines ADHD as a behavioral syndrome characterized by

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Why Parents Struggle with Children’s Autonomy: Understanding Empathy Gaps

Empathy and autonomy are the two most important aspects of children’s growth, development and understanding of themselves as well as the world around them. Children often expect or crave their parents’ approval and understanding, as well as that of the

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Educated, Employed, and Still Expected to Bear a Son: The Gender Paradox in Modern India

The deeply ingrained cultural tradition of India is central to understanding the historical roots of its gender roles. For centuries, a patriarchal system has defined clear roles, with ancient Vedic texts from as early as 1500 BCE privileging men in

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The Psychology Behind Son Preference in Patriarchal Societies

Patriarchy is the social system in which men hold primary power, controlling family authority and inheritance, while women are expected to submit. Sociologists note that in such systems, men’s freedom and control over women have historically been seen as  “superior,”