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Old Jan 28, 2011, 03:03 PM
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Yes, most behavior is learned by observation of significant others in childhood. That's why adults often try to be more mindful of their behavior and what they say around children (i.e., not swearing or refusing to eat vegetables, etc.). You have probably been unconsciously anxious about his well-being based on your experience so he has picked that up and become anxious about himself, without any overt bad experiences of his own.
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