Originally Posted by
Robanker
His first action being one of manipulating someone into taking him in as a son shows a corrupt moral center and lends credence to the notion that Clark is one bad day away from Injustice. He's unbalanced at his core in this scenario and the Kents only are a bandaid preventing his more manipulative, selfish nature. That doesn't really sound like any sort of Clark Kent I've ever enjoyed.
More importantly, he's an infant. His thought process being so defined just makes him further detached from anyone not already a fan. You're not going to convince new readers how relatable Superman is by showing him as some mastermind even as a child. Generally speaking, showing intelligence as a child is done more carefully and through a development of motor skills early. Clark is full-on gaming people? Alien or no, that's pretty ridiculous and I don't see it making people like Clark. Come on, man.
There's a difference in making him incorruptible and making him a puppet master, which Clark has never been. Hell, the very idea that Clark is bending someone good to fit his agenda is kind of disgusting. Hell, that he's already smarter, stronger and overall their superior than them as a baby does make them look more like pets. They're around to make him feel good for a while and fetch him supper. Good look.