When stubborn Jasmine refuses to listen to her mother, and her angry energy falls directly onto tiny baby Koy, the entire atmosphere becomes unstable — and the caregiver’s worry is absolutely justified. This is not just “bad attitude.” This is the early developmental stage where one upset individual can contaminate the whole group dynamic. Jasmine’s refusal to follow her mother’s signals is a warning that her frustration is not self-contained. Instead of processing her irritation inward, she discharges it outward — and in this case, the target is the smallest and most innocent member present: baby Koy.
In infant and juvenile primates, emotional overload always tries to find a release point. If Jasmine does not have a healthy regulatory outlet — such as safe toys, guided play, structured comfort, or routine calming — then her emotion will seek the easiest target. And Koy is the easiest target. He has less strength, no defensive strategy, and no social authority yet. So Jasmine’s frustration becomes a directional force rather than a personal struggle.
Meanwhile baby Koy’s emotional safety matters equally. After any moment that feels threatening — even if no contact actually happened — Koy needs gentle reassurance. A few seconds of grounded body contact, soft vocal tone, maybe gentle rhythmic rocking — these prevent fear from forming into long-term insecurity.
Because at this stage, this is more than just behaviour — this is the architecture of future temperament being built in real time. And if we guide it correctly, stubborn Jasmine can learn that power is not proven by hurting someone smaller — but by choosing self-control even when her emotions are burning hot inside her chest.
