Helping a Mean Child Become Kinder

If you’re fortunate enough to have a child who, from early on, is all about sharing and caring, wonderful. 

But what if your child tends to be mean: the kind of kid who’d pull a cat’s tail, root for the villain, make fun of a fat child, beat up a weakling, spread rumors about a popular person, or coax someone into getting high or into having sex when reluctant.

As my PsychologyToday.com article today, I offer tips. They’re aimed at parents but much is applicable to relatives, teachers, and other influencers.