very behavior - including infantile behavior - is abusive if it bothers you, you asked the perpetrator to stop, and he won't. Childish behavior is usually an attempt to avoid responsibility, accountability, and, above all, intimacy. "Abuse" is when the behavior is causing harm to another person, whether it be physical or mental abuse. If this childish behavior is harming someone, then it may be considered abuse. If they are simply being selfish, you may not like it but it probably isn't really harming you.
isn't this just a big "it depends"-- some childish behavior is unwelcome, some is not, some adult behavior is unwelcome, some is not. It really depends on the welcomer--At a child care facility one would expect childish behavior. In the Senate, probably not....
It doesn't, what makes you childish is your behavior
No.
I stay away from children.
It is important to exit an abusive relationship carefully. Slavery is abusive.
It could mean that you are not as childish as the rest of your peers and the community might view you as an outsider. Childish and selfish behavior is the only acceptable behavior in this current culture.
unhappiness
Yes.
Example sentence - Her childish behavior is a good indicator of her maturity level.
Demanding cats exhibit persistent behavior when seeking attention or care because they have learned that this behavior is effective in getting what they want. They may also have a strong need for social interaction or have learned that being persistent gets them the desired response from their owners.
Abusive behavior that specifically targets gay people is called homophobia.
Abusive behavior is not always inherited, but it can be influenced by genetics, environment, and learned behaviors. While there may be a genetic component to certain traits associated with abusive behavior, it is not a determining factor. Family dynamics, upbringing, and life experiences also play a significant role in shaping behavior.