@pmxcsed Sounds like he is a naturally active kid who is also probably bored. My 2.5 year old can count to 10 for heavens sake.
Do you have any private school options that foster a more active learning environment?
@apostolicfaithone1 My answer was "why the fuck do people think we need to foster independence in a literal infant, who is designed to be completely reliant on their adult caretaker?", but yours is much more complete and well cited.
@reformedjen
No a baby cannot be "too attached"
Some 'stranger danger'/separation anxiety is very normal at this age. I suspect it's something that evolved to keep baby close to their caregivers and safe as they start to walk abd explore.