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Why toddlers think the world revolves around them

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If a child closes their eyes and cannot see you, they assume you also cannot see them. Egocentrism in early development means children are literally incapable of understanding that other people have different viewpoints. They assume the entire world perfectly mirrors their own limited, chaotic perspective.

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