Question by Jen1943: Can people really remember things from birth through age 2 or 3?
I’ve always wondered this- I’ve heard a lot of people over the years talk about their earliest childhood memory, and some people swear they can remember things from under 2 years of age. I have a hard time believing this- I don’t think they’re lying, but haven’t there been studies that show people often subconsciously transfer memories of family/friends of you as child, and you make that your own memories? I’ve also read that photographs of yourself as a baby or young child can be transfered to “memories”, that you never originally had. The earliest I can remember back to is age 5. What is the general “earliest age” of childhood memories? Is it possible to have a “flashback” as an adult, of you as a baby or one, two year old? Why is it so hard to remember yourself as a young child?
Best answer:
Answer by chindaswintho
myself I remember only too well,but feel embarrassed because all I did was Kaca,pisses and crying.Had good memories of mother/father and sister caresses,but they are so warmly wrapped that they are almost Pure Joy to stand them.Makes me almost cry again,there is no way back to it.
Remember being a mute and started understanding what my sister mumbled,and my first attempts at words.A whole surprise around them.Our words even in Y/A are any more a thrill sometimes.
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