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Children who say 'look at this' may want shared attention
Original: Psychology says children who keep saying “look at this” may be seeking shared attention, not just praise
Psychology commentary is suggesting that children who repeatedly say "look at this" to parents may not simply be fishing for praise. The behaviour, according to the observation, is often a bid for shared attention — wanting an adult to experience something together with them rather than just approve it. Parents discussing the idea say it is a useful reminder to respond with genuine engagement, since joint attention is considered an important part of early social and language development.
Why now: The insight reframes a common, everyday parenting moment in a way parents find relatable and shareable.
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Evidence
- Psychology says children who keep saying “look at this” may be seeking shared attention, not just praise · The Times of India
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