Kids can be a problem (5)

I believe the answer is:

issue

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'kids' is the first definition.
(legal term for a person's children)

'a problem' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)

'can be' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for issue that I've seen before include "Hot topic; outcome" , "Circulate, distribute or equip with" , "Number (of periodical)" , "Progeny of, send out" , "Topic; give out" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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