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Familiarity they say breeds contempt, these 10 stunning facts about children being a proof.
They are not just things facts to note, but knowledge that may guide how you relate and bring them up.
- Children have more taste buds than adults: Children have around 10,000 taste buds compared to adults who have about 5,000. This can make them more sensitive to different flavours.
- Children laugh much more than adults: On average, children laugh around 300 times a day, while adults laugh only about 20 times a day. Kids find joy in the simplest things!
- Children ask a lot of questions: It’s estimated that a four-year-old asks about 400 questions a day on average. Their curiosity knows no bounds!
- Children have an amazing capacity for learning: Their brains are like sponges, absorbing information rapidly. They can learn languages, acquire new skills, and adapt quickly to their environment.
- Imaginary friends are common: Many children develop imaginary friends as part of their imaginative play. It’s a normal and healthy part of their development, fostering creativity and social skills.
- Children have a natural sense of fairness: one of the stunning facts about children is that even at a young age, children have an innate understanding of fairness. They can get upset if they perceive something to be unfair or unequal.
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- Children have incredible growth spurts: During their first year, babies experience remarkable growth. On average, they triple their birth weight and grow about 10 inches (25 centimeters) in height.
- Children are fascinating beings, full of energy, curiosity, and potential for growth and learning. These fun facts highlight some of the unique aspects of their development and nature.
- They have faster heart rates: Children have faster resting heart rates compared to adults. A newborn’s heart can beat up to 130 times per minute, while an adult’s resting heart rate is typically between 60-100 beats per minute.
- They have more bones than adults: Babies are born with around 300 bones, but as they grow, some bones fuse together. By adulthood, the number reduces to 206.
Cami Ezenwa is a writer, editor and concepts developer. He has worked with the Daily Times, Daily Independent, Financial Standard and Business Television, to mention a few.
Committed to grooming the next generation of impactful writers, he is an apostle of free flowing prose.
