Let me just put it out there, at the very outset, that stereotypes are not necessarily false.

I agree with this. After all, stereotypes are labels and we do tend to live up to our labels. Just as stated by Halpern.

It has been fascinating to learn the findings of tactile sensitivity and muscle strength tests! After all, because of the adult x child relational identities, it is easy to assume the input is a one way road, but as you explained they might also be the result of an interaction.

Adults are much more sensitive to the child's actual personality traits than they are interested in imposing their own stereotypes.

This was the first thing that came to my mind when you asked how we thought adults would interact with the babies :)

"demonstrated that childhood behavior is a better predictor of adult antisocial behavior than are family variables such as social class, parental antisocial tendencies, or divorce or separation of parents."

I have done extensive reading about this topic lately. It is most interesting. I am glad you brought this up! :D

The information within 'Mom loves you best' is so insightful, and only confirms what no parent dares to voice (unless, it appears, to researchers!) Brilliant!

I always knew Golding was right. That book isn't a classic for nothing!😛

Incredible post Alxander, as usual.

Ps: I had been wondering why you hadn't post for a while. Good to read your work again :)

All the best.