This chapter discusses the escalating violent behavior of a child named Matt, starting from hurting animals to eventually targeting people. The narrator, Nicole, shares instances of Matt causing harm to animals, dislocating his father's shoulder, breaking his mother's teeth, and injuring his after-school care teacher. Additionally, Nicole describes a disturbing vacant look Matt would sometimes have on his face.
As a toddler, Nicole's son was extremely aggressive.
As he got older, his behaviour worsened.
In our final episode of the year, we examine 'callous unemotional traits' — the early warning signs of psychopathy that emerge in childhood.