What is "problem child"

n. 1 (context euphemistic English) A child who is particularly difficult to raise or educate, especially due to a lack of self-control and disruptive and antisocial behavior. 2 (context idiomatic by extension English) Someone or something persistently difficult or vexing; a frequent source of trouble or annoyance.

Problem Child is a 1990 American comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan and produced by Robert Simonds. The film stars John Ritter, Amy Yasbeck, Gilbert Gottfried, Jack Warden, Michael Richards, and Michael Oliver.

Problem child may refer to a child who is particularly difficult to raise or educate, especially due to disruptive or antisocial behavior.

Also may refer to:

In film, theatre and visual art:

• Problem Child (film), a 1990 United States comedy, with two sequels and a derivative TV series
• "Problem Child", a 1997 Canadian drama, from the six-play cycle "Suburban Motel", written by George F. Walker
• "Problem Child", a visual arts exhibition that was exhibited at The Rooms in 2011

In television:

• Problem Child (TV series), an animated series based on the films
• "Problem Child", an Instant Star episode
• "Problem Child", an Umineko no Naku Koro ni episode

In music:

• "Problem Child" (The Damned song)
• "Problem Child" (The Beach Boys song), a 1990 single
• "Problem Child", a song from the 1976 AC/DC album, Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
• "Problem Child", a song by Glue Gun from The Scene Is Not for Sale
• "Problem Child", a song by Roy Orbison from Roy Orbison at the Rock House
• "Problem Child", a song by Doyle Bramhall II & Smokestack from Welcome
• Problem Child, a 1980s band featuring Louis Prima Jr

In other uses:

• Problem child (growth–share matrix), an embryonic, start-up fund dependant, commercial endeavour archetype
• Problem Child, a boat that set a speed record

"Problem Child" is a single by The Damned. It was issued in October 1977 by Stiff Records as a preview for the band's second album, Music for Pleasure. The tracks were produced by Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason, and were the first to be released featuring new member Lu Edmunds. The single again failed to chart in the official UK Top 75, though it did reach No. 27 on the NME chart, which used a different sample of record shops.

The single was reissued in Stiff's Damned 4 Pack mail-order set. A CD version was issued in the Stiff Singles 1976-1977 box set by Castle Music in 2003.

The single was also issued in Germany.

Problem Child is an American animated series produced by Universal Cartoon Studios and based on the Problem Child films. The TV series aired from 1993 to 1994. USA Network aired the series as part of their USA Cartoon Express programming block. The first 13 episodes can currently be seen on Hulu. The show is still aired in USA dubbed in Spanish language on the Telefutura network. In spite of this, Universal, as of November 19, 2009 has yet to announce any plans for a DVD release. 5 tapes (containing 2 episodes each) were released in 1995 containing episodes from seasons 1 and 2.

A significant feature has Gilbert Gottfried reprising his role of Igor Peabody from the films.

"Problem Child" is a song written by Terry Melcher for American rock band the Beach Boys. It was released as a cassette single on July 23, 1990 in conjunction with the motion picture of the same name.