A common scene: "While you are shopping with your child, he stops in front of a shop and asks for an expensive toy. You try convincing him that he already has many. He refuses to listen, starts crying rolls over on the floor, you try to stop. You yell and shout at him but nothing seems to work. You finally buy the toy for him. Now he is happy!” Are all kids stubborn? Most kids are stubborn at times. This is considered normal in the first few years of life. However, if this behavior is persistent, then it calls for evaluation and introspection on part of the parents. What problems can arise due to their stubborn behavior? A pervasive stubborn and adamant attitude in children can lead to the following: Increased anxiety and stress in the family Child may lag behind in academics Child can develop an understanding that through his behavior, he can get his way always Will have difficulty adjusting in school and with friends May develop a d...