In previous literature the most well documented related variable to conduct disorder is parent and family attributes and behaviors. It has been reported that families of children with conduct disorders evidence considerable stress, with frequent substance abuse and criminal activity and higher incidence of familial psychopathology (Frick, Lahey, Christ, Loeber & Green, 1991). Particularly problematic in families with a history of conduct disorder are patterns of inconsistent and highly punitive child control procedures. The parents are more likely to fail to supervise or monitor their children on a regular basis, to perceive the behavioral problems of their children to be intentional, to present with poor problrm-solving skills, and to abuse
