Some kids’ remorseless road to later conduct problems

Regular misbehavior mixed with a lack of guilt and empathy bodes poorly for 7-year-olds

February 20, 2011 at 6:29 pm - More than 2 years ago

WASHINGTON — When an unrelenting penchant for misbehaving joins forces with lack of emotion, guilt and empathy, 7-year-olds are headed for years of severe conduct problems, a long-term study of English youngsters suggests.