Why We Mislabel Kids’ Behavior (and What Actually Helps) Let’s Retire the Word “Drama” for a Moment When kids struggle socially, the word drama  gets thrown around fast. Too sensitive. Overreacting. Always something. Making a big deal out of nothing. But most of what adults label as drama isn’t manipulation or immaturity. It’s dysregulation . And when we mislabel it, we miss the opportunity to actually help. What Adults Often Call “Drama” Here’s what “drama” usually looks lik