Just for the record, I don't think my DS is actually "angry" or doing those behaviors with intention. I think he's just exploring and certainly doesn't understand, at this age, cause and effect of hitting, pinching, etc.
And his actions of clenching his fists or biting hard on the spoon, I think are him trying to be silly, not showing anger (it just looks like the latter at first glance). It makes me laugh actually.
By using the term "angry", I was trying to convey what those particular actions LOOKED LIKE since I can only describe them in words and not show them. I should have explained that better.
I agree about not labeling behaviors. I am also paranoid in not wanting to raise him with pre-conceived gender specific preferences (e.g. toys that are generally only associated with boys like trucks, etc.). However, I do think that as they get older, they do develop those preferences on their own, though I'm sure many parents inadvertently steer them in certain directions too. I'm determined that my little man learn to cook and sew though!
I thought that testosterone might have a role in explaining some of the more aggressive traits.
Fun to read all the insights of everyone...
