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  This isn’t an unpopular opinion.
  I disagree with the second part though. It’s more of a product of bizarre US parenting culture than an intrinsic quality in the kids themselves. Plenty of countries are famous for having small children who are well behaved (France, Japan, etc.).
context: Depends. If the parents are the real assholes, maybe the kid is just rebelling against truly stupid rules and mindsets.
  If the parents have reasonable rules and expectations, yeah the kid is the problem >
  
  Yes. My oldest can be described this way. 😂 I love him dearly but nobody has ever pushed my buttons like he does. 
  The strange thing is that he's fun to be around and has a kind heart for the most part, but is also self- centered and stubborn. (He's an adult) >
  
  I don’t like calling toddlers assholes, as this implies some sort of malice that they don’t have yet. >
  
  I figured op was talking about slightly older kids. Unless specified as babies or toddlers I kind of assume 5+ year olds. >
  
  I mean, sure. But their personalities haven't developed and neither has their ability to regulate - so I would hold off on making any predictions about their nature until they were older. >
  
  Ours is high energy and hard charging and never took naps, he’s likable and always happy but can get on people’s nerves 
  Most teachers say they like his drive and sense of humor tho there is always one teacher who gets annoyed