My oldest had quite the temper. Even my seasoned sister in law, in visiting in the hospital as the screaming, borderline colick began, said, wow, temper, temper, must be the Italian in him. Two DAYS old. Was he rejecting of me or anyone? No.
Is he now a child that borders on confidence and low esteem? Yes.
Infants rejecting getting their needs met, being the little dependent creatures they are...hogwash