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Question:  My two children are living examples of 'chalk and cheese'.  I have no trouble at all with my eldest.  He is now 11.  My other son however is causing me a great deal of concern.  He is often defiant, rarely co-operative and generally gets on everyone's nerves.  Is there some way to determine whether it is just his personality or whether there is something wrong?

Answer:  It sounds like it would be worth investigating what is going on for your youngest son. Good professional help at this stage could turn things around for the whole family and most importantly give your son some support in finding a happier and more rewarding way to be.

Answer provided by Fiona Halse