Can Child Psychopathy Be Treated? Expert Debunks Myths After 9-Year-Old's Shocking 23 Animal Attack (8/20)

But how can a parent detect if their child is at risk of becoming a psychopath? For Marsh, the best way is to look at their behavior and how they react to things that would generally bring joy to a child, such as rewards or treats.

“The earliest signs of risk for psychopathy include a fearless temperament—not seeming scared of things other children are scared of, not learning from punishments like time-outs—and being less motivated by positive social rewards,” Marsh explained.