"His great aunt, Haydee González, 61, said Elián is a quiet boy, reserved like his mother was, "
I think Elian remembers, that's why they have to have plainclothes police stationed in front of his house, so he can't talk to any outsiders.
It must be really creepy for him to know he is being watched and brainwashed by this totalitarian form of government.
I bet you anything deep down inside Elain longs to be back with his adopted family in America.