Now before I get a bazillion replies... NO I don't think that this kid might be one of the aforementioned, BUT... some young "scrappy" leaders of tomorrow are a bit feisty. You kick their butts and let them know that thier behavior is not acceptable but don't break their spirit or label them as CRIMINALS!
My oldest was/is hard headed and argumentative. When he was younger I would sometimes just look and listen to him and think, his attitude would be great on a grown man but a kid, nooooo. I raised him to keep the spirit but tone it down and be respectful.
I love having boys, with all of the broken bones, near heart attacks, the wrestling,the broken windows, the crazy inventions, and the “what were you thinking!” times. They are not bullies but they don’t back down either. They are definately scrappy. School has been an adventure too.