Quiet and intense, this secretive child often resides in an inner world of fantasy. This is a sensitive character, easily hurt and intensely jealous. Under pressure, young Scorpio can sting without apparent provocation. This child also has a cruel streak, which may manifest in activities such as pulling the legs off flies. The stimulus of an intellectually challenging environment, in which Scorpio can delve deep into the working of the universe, will do much do reduce the damage.