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==Can we get more specific?==
==Can we get more specific?==
Usually when people talk about "acting out" they mean that someone is expressing frustration, anger, distress, etc. through actions. For example, a kid's using drugs wouldn't be considered acting out unless the goal is, e.g., to annoy adults as retribution for their being overly strict. [[User:Lysander|Lysander]] ([[User talk:Lysander|talk]]) 14:00, 14 October 2016 (UTC)
Usually when people talk about "acting out" they mean that someone is expressing frustration, anger, distress, etc. through actions. For example, a kid's using drugs wouldn't be considered acting out unless the goal is, e.g., to annoy adults as retribution for their being overly strict. [[User:Lysander|Lysander]] ([[User talk:Lysander|talk]]) 14:00, 14 October 2016 (UTC)
:I disagree drug use in children (and in some cases adults) is always considered an acting out behavior.--[[Etenne]]  [[File:BLSmileyface.png|50 px|link=Etenne]] 14:22, 14 October 2016 (UTC)
:: So for example: As a [[MAP]], if you were walking down the street and said hello to a child who you happen to pass by, that would also be considered as acting out as well as grooming. --[[Etenne]]  [[File:BLSmileyface.png|50 px|link=Etenne]] 14:28, 14 October 2016 (UTC)

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Can we get more specific?

Usually when people talk about "acting out" they mean that someone is expressing frustration, anger, distress, etc. through actions. For example, a kid's using drugs wouldn't be considered acting out unless the goal is, e.g., to annoy adults as retribution for their being overly strict. Lysander (talk) 14:00, 14 October 2016 (UTC)

I disagree drug use in children (and in some cases adults) is always considered an acting out behavior.--Etenne 14:22, 14 October 2016 (UTC)
So for example: As a MAP, if you were walking down the street and said hello to a child who you happen to pass by, that would also be considered as acting out as well as grooming. --Etenne 14:28, 14 October 2016 (UTC)