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Originally Posted by filtherton
Because feeling like you're in control of something is the exact opposite of feeling helpless, and as far as i can tell, helplessness is one feeling most people try to avoid.
I don't know if you remember being a kid, but i do. Children are constantly being told what to do, and with good reason. They lack the awareness required to not inadvertently seriously hurt themselves or someone else. Regardless, constantly being bossed around can be stressful, and being physically active is one way of relieving stress. One of the few things that a kid at that age does have a lot of control over (in a sense they don't have that much control) is his/her body.
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Good point. I suppose what fascinates me is the spontaneous destructiveness of the late infant/toddler, regardless of race, creed, color, socio-economic background, etc. I am referring to a period of human experience where social constraints haven't entered the picture. The amount of biting, scratching, tearing, poking and general mayhem emanating from such a small and inexperienced creature is not only impressive, but serves as a telling commentary on the adult of the species as well, at least to my way of thinking. It seems once past this period of expressive instinctual violence, we are henceforth in a struggle to curb our appetite for destruction.