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Term: Problem child

Definition: A term used to describe a person, typically a child, who is difficult to handle or presents challenges or issues.

Sense 1 (Noun): A child who consistently engages in problematic behavior, causing distress or requiring extra attention and guidance.

Example sentence 1: The new teacher felt overwhelmed with the task of managing the problem child in her classroom.

Example sentence 2: Despite their best efforts, the parents struggled to find solutions to the behavior issues of their problem child.

Sense 2 (Adjective): Referring to a thing or situation that is consistently troublesome or difficult to deal with.

Example sentence 3: The old car had become a problem child for its owner, constantly breaking down and needing expensive repairs.

Example sentence 4: The outdated computer system proved to be a problem child for the company, slowing down productivity and causing frustration.

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