Psychology says children who copy a parent’s words, expressions and gestures may be learning more than language |
Representative Image of a toddler imitating a parent from behind, highlighting learning through imitation ( AI Generrated Image) When a toddler suddenly starts echoing a parent’s words, facial expressions or gestures, it can look like simple mimicry. Developmental psychology research, however, shows that imitation is closely connected to children’s ability to learn from other people,…