Absorbent mind

The unique ability of young children within the first plane of development, from birth to age six, to effortlessly and unconsciously absorb and internalize information from their environment. The absorbent mind, which is a universal and temporary state, allows children to adapt to their culture and form their character based on the conditions and experiences they encounter. The child absorbs impressions effortlessly and without fatigue, taking in the totality of impressions similar to a camera.

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