He agrees with his father's belief that he shouldn't be ashamed of his abilities or need to hide them, believing it makes him special. As a result, he took to using his abilities to pull pranks without getting caught to test his limits, causing him to become somewhat of a problem child. Due to society rejecting Supers, he struggles to find a way to vent his energy, not being allowed to partake in sports as it could expose their identities and it would be unfair for other kids.
Being the child of the family, Dash is, as described by Helen, 'a highly competitive boy, and a bit of a showoff'.