Toddlers begin adjusting their behavior much earlier than most parents expect
In short: When do children first start to care about what others think? This video explores the surprising timeline of social awareness, revealing that toddlers begin to modify their actions as soon as they realize they are being watched.
Sara Valencia Botto, a psychologist, examines the particular growth stages during which youngsters alter their actions while around other people. Her research shows that social awareness emerges remarkably early; even children as young as 14 months old begin to adjust their actions when they know they are under observation.
The video highlights how behaviors like sharing are influenced by the presence of an audience, reflecting a sophisticated understanding of social dynamics at a very young age. By identifying these early shifts, Botto suggests that parents and educators can better understand the values we broadcast in daily interactions and create environments that foster healthy social growth.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: When do kids start to care about other people's opinions? | Sara Valencia Botto
- Also: When do kids start to care about other people's opinions? | UConn KIDS (Kids in Developmental Science) | University of Connecticut
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