badly behaved children
From Old English bratt meaning cloak, later meaning child
Brats are kids who act like little rats - badly behaved and bratty!
Applied asymmetrically to misbehaving girls/women (connotes spoiledness) vs. boys (connotes spiritedness). 'Brat' punishment discourse targets female children disproportionately.
Use 'misbehaving child' or specific behavior. Avoid diminishing language that implies moral deficiency.
["child with behavioral issues","misbehaving child","defiant child"]
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