Conduct disorder is one of the many disorders observed in adolescents. This disorder can essentially have a negative impact on the individual's life if parents, family members or teachers do not intervene. Conduct disorder is complex and many risk factors play a role in the development of this disorder. These risk factors range from the prenatal environment to family influences. On the positive side, there are protective factors that can reduce the chances of an individual developing conduct disorder. However, it is important to realize that the future of young people with this disorder varies from person to person. People diagnosed with conduct disorder repeatedly showed behaviors considered aggressive. Additionally, these behaviors do not respect the rights of others or oppose what society considers appropriate behavior for that particular age. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) has classified these problem behaviors into four categories: aggression toward people or animals, destruction of property, deception or theft, and serious rule violations. Aggression towards people or animals can include intimidating or threatening others, or physically harming animals, for example by mistreating them. Intentionally burning down someone's house is an example of destruction of property, while lying to another to get what you want is an example of deception or theft. The final area of ​​performance would be the adolescent staying past curfew regardless of what their parents say or being consistently absent from school (Mash and Wolfe, 2013). Many factors can influence or increase the risk of an adolescent developing conduct disorder...... middle of paper ...... resilient children are able to adapt and grow using coping strategies coping (such as knowing when to ask for help), have a sense of personal control over their lives, and are able to learn from their mistakes rather than feeling powerless” (Liabo and Richardson, 2007, p. 27-28) . Research findings from Petras, Schaeffer, Ialongo, Hubbard, Muthen, Lambert, Poduska, and Kellam (2004) indicated that boys considered to be at greater risk of developing conduct disorder but who lived in an area where levels of conduct disorders were not high. criminal behavior was less likely to yield to this type of behavior. The same study also found that individuals were less likely to be arrested if their parents monitored them regularly, even if the youth was aggressive. Ultimately, not all children who are at risk of developing a conduct disorder will be diagnosed with a conduct disorder...