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Children who copy parents may be learning more than language
Original: Psychology says children who copy a parent's words, expressions and gestures may be learning more than la
Psychologists say children who mimic a parent's words, facial expressions and gestures may be picking up far more than vocabulary. Copying is described as a key way young children absorb social behaviour, emotional cues and communication skills by imitating the adults around them. The observation, highlighted by The Times of India, is drawing interest from parents curious about how everyday imitation shapes early development.
Why now: Parents are interested in child development advice explaining how imitation supports learning beyond language.
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Evidence
- Psychology says children who copy a parent's words, expressions and gestures may be learning more than la · The Times of India
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