What Is the Oedipus Complex?
6. Challenges Father’s Authority
It is quite normal for a lot of children to misbehave and not listen to what their parents are telling them. In a sense it is a good sign because it shows that they are inquisitive and adventurous, but parents will still want to keep them under some degree of control, for obvious reasons.
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When it comes to boys, some might be more likely to challenge their father than their mother, and this could be down to the Oedipus complex. They might be constantly trying to challenge their father’s authority and chatting back at every opportunity. It can be difficult to deal with in some instances.
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