Problem child may refer to a child who is particularly difficult to raise or educate, especially due to disruptive or antisocial behavior.
Also may refer to:
In film and television:
- Problem Child (film), a 1990 American comedy, followed by two sequels
- Problem Child (TV series), an animated series based on the films
- "Problem Child", an Instant Star episode
- "Problem Child", an Umineko no Naku Koro ni episode
In theatre:
- "Problem Child", a 1997 Canadian drama, from the six-play cycle "Suburban Motel", written by George F. Walker
In music:
- "Problem Child" (The Damned song)
- "Problem Child", a song by the Beach Boys
- "Problem Child", a song by AC/DC from Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
- "Problem Child", a song by Glue Gun from The Scene Is Not for Sale
- "Problem Child", a song by Roy Orbison from Roy Orbison at the Rock House
- Problem Child, a 1980s band featuring Louis Prima Jr
In other uses:
- Problem Child, a boat that set a speed record
- "Problem Child", a visual arts exhibition that was exhibited at The Rooms in 2011
Famous quotes containing the words problem and/or child:
“Every reform was once a private opinion, and when it shall be a private opinion again, it will solve the problem of the age.”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (18031882)
“In order to become spoiled ... a child has to be able to want things as well as need them. He has to be able to see himself as a being who is separate from everyone else.... A baby is none of these things. He feels a need and he expresses it. He is not intellectually capable of working out involved plans and ideas like Can I make her give me...? If I make enough fuss he will...? They let me do ... yesterday and I want to do it again today so Ill....”
—Penelope Leach (20th century)