The range of ways disruptive behavior is understood is by observing a child’s behavior inside and outside the classroom. There are several disruptive behaviors that can be classified as oppositional, hyperactive, and aggressive. Oppositional defiant disorder is when a child is easily annoyed by others, argues with adults, and regularly loses his /her temper, resentful and spiteful to others. Hyperactive disorder is when a child is extremely active and can cause disruptive behaviors. When a child has aggressive outbursts due to disruptive behavior, they are physically harming themselves or others. Parenting skills can play a big role in disruptive behavior. Punitive parent practice is when the adult yells, nags, or threatens a child.
