Dutch Uncle
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It's the same egocentrism of a two-year-old. Some people grow out of it, some don't.There seems to be a human tendency to imagine whatever drama and petty grievances one is involved is somehow of keen interest and importance to the rest of the world.
Stone being the baby boy of the family puts him in a position of being coddled by his mother in an effort to freeze her "baby boy" at a specific stage of life.
As the links below point out, being the "baby" isn't a certainty. It's like any other indoctrination, some people can grow past it. As Stone proves, some don't. Some exemplify the worst characteristics of the situation.
https://www.healthline.com/health/parenting/youngest-child-syndrome#Myths-About-Birth-Order-
The Characteristics of Youngest Child Syndrome
Youngest children are also often described as spoiled, willing to take unnecessary risks, and less intelligent than their oldest siblings. Psychologists have theorized that parents coddle youngest children. They also might ask older siblings to take on battles for little brothers and sisters, leaving the youngest children unable to care for themselves adequately.
Researchers have also suggested that youngest children sometimes believe they’re invincible because no one ever lets them fail. As a result, youngest children are believed to be unafraid to do risky things. They might not see consequences as clearly as children who were born before them...
...Ways to Combat Youngest Child Syndrome
Is your baby doomed to all the qualities attributed to youngest child syndrome, including the negative ones? Probably not, especially if you pay attention to what you expect of your children. Be aware of what your own stereotypes about birth order and families are, and how those stereotypes impact your choices in the family...