Describes the use of 3 interlocking structural equation models that define a set of relations between stress and family management skills and between parental discipline and antisocial child behavior to investigate factors associated with antisocial behavior. The 1st model proposes that antisocial behavior is based on social-interactional factors, with basic training for such behavior occurring in the home. The 2nd model describes the impact of the child’s coerciveness and noncompliance on self-esteem, peer relations, and academic competence. The 3rd model hypothesizes that several family management factors, including stressors, are associated with disruptions in parenting skills. Results from preliminary investigations with approximately 172 normal and antisocial children and their parents provide consistent support for all 3 models.