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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a problem child" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to describe a child who is difficult to manage or has behavioral issues, but it can also refer to a project or situation that is problematic.
Example: "Despite her intelligence, she was often labeled as a problem child due to her disruptive behavior in class."
Alternatives: "troublesome child" or "difficult child".
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But I was a problem child.
Every album has a problem child.
I was a monster, a problem child.
I was never a problem child.
"Micheal's not a problem child," Doby once said softly.
Robert Oliver, age 7, is a problem child.
Like most kids in a reform school, Sasha is known as a problem child.
For every "Sling Blade," there had been a "Problem Child 2".
"It has kind of been a problem child for them," Ms. Hall said.
Sam may be a "problem child" but the real problem lies elsewhere.
But while A.I.A. isn't a problem child, a stock offering may still be a tough sell.
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