There are many good reasons that have already been mentioned that is helping to lead to children being out of hand. One reason not mentioned that studies are showing helps leads a child to ADD amd disrupted behavior (along with lack of discipline) is the child's diet. Children today are being raised on a diet of fast food and processed foods with added dyes to make appealing, artificial ingredients etc, vs the diet of at least 20 years ago where most of the meals were homecooked from stratch with vegetables. Families who chose to change their ADD child's diet removing anything artificial, serverely limiting any fast food found that they did not need the medication for ADD and the child was easily disciplined.