Flag of Indiaसत्यमेव जयते
GOOD INDIA ANDHRA PRADESH

Traditional Beliefs vs. Science: If you show a mirror to a child under 18 months old, do you get the words?

There are many beliefs and doubts about showing a mirror to young children. According to child psychology, it is usually only after the age of 18 months that children are able to recognize that the image they see in the mirror is their own.

Pulse Bharat · Why it matters

Child development experts suggest recognizing oneself in a mirror typically emerges after eighteen months, impacting early self-awareness.

TV9 తెలుగు Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:05
Read the original at TV9 తెలుగు ↗