Summary: The Difference Between Determined And Rebellious Both types of child can seem similar but the difference may be in the root of what they want. A determined child is passionate for what they want. The strong willed child may fight to get their way. This is pride coming out, they will battle for their way regardless. They don’t like being told no. Another type of child is the angry child; they battle authority because they are angry. When dealing with toddlers there may be some overlap of these three just from the natural push back of that age. As children get older and training kicks in the determined child’s passion can be seen for what it is. Passion for things they believe in. Like we said yesterday, we need to help our child learn to channel that good quality and not get discouraged. The trained, determined child will be the child/teen who won’t easily quit or give up, can endure failures and come back, and isn’t afraid to risk failure. Determination at its best is doing your part, staying with it, never quitting and then trusting God for the results. This is what we want to instill in our children.  Â
