During the earliest stages, the child perceives things like a solipsist who is unaware of himself as subject and is familiar only with his own actions.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- In early development, children perceive the world as if they are the only subject. They know only their own actions and not themselves as separate observers.
- In plain terms
- Young children think like solipsists, focusing only on their own actions.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize that early childhood perception is centered on self-action.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does self awareness begin?
- How does perception change with age?
Another view
It generalizes a developmental stage that varies significantly between individuals.
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