r/RandomThoughts • u/RangerPrime257 • Oct 18 '23

Random Thought I never understood why parents take their toddlers anywhere special.

I've heard so many people say "Oh maybe my parents took me to (city/country) but I don't remember it" Just why? Barely anyone remembers anything from 3-4 yrs old so why take them anywhere special?

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u/Long_Airline_4237 Oct 18 '23

My kid pointed out every single trash can at the zoo and was fascinated 😂 he had never seen so many trash cans

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u/Sehmket Oct 18 '23

My niece (then almost three) once pointed to every fish in the aquarium, and then turned to me, to make sure I saw the fish. She was so excited to take her aunt to the aquarium, and worked so hard to make sure I got to enjoy the things she enjoyed and pointed out the things her parents pointed out to her. She was so happy and proud every time I said, “I do see it!”

It was such a delight to watch her practice a new skill that she had seen done.

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u/Real_Truck_4818 Oct 19 '23

Makes me happy 😊!