"No, your child is not a sociopath" – here's how to deal with children who laugh in your face when you reprimand them, according to a psychologist

A young boy in the back of a car grinning while being told off.

Do you have a child who laughs in your face when you try to reprimand them? One expert explains how to deal with it.

No matter whether you opt for one of the popular parenting styles or prefer to do things your own way, chances are you find disciplining your kids difficult. Sure, there are plenty of expert hacks for disciplining kids of all ages when you're struggling with a child who won't listen, but it's rarely a case of one-size-fits-all.