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Wow! Super cool article, thanks for writing it. I remember learning about HM in intro to psych in college 20 years ago. In a way I find it sad that our 4 year old son won't remember a lot of what's happened thus far, but my wife and I have operated on the idea that it's not memories of specific events that are important in the very early years, but rather the totality of events and feelings. Good to see that is right according to science.
Really fascinating!
posted by : mrb on 1/12/2009 at 5:34 PM Flag For Abuse
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Loved this article, thanks. I agree with mrb. I find it reassuring to learn that even though my toddler will never remember these days that are so important to me, she is getting a solid foundation for her emotional life (at least I hope she is).
posted by : kiwichic on 1/13/2009 at 11:16 PM Flag For Abuse
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fascinating !
posted by : chattydaddy on 1/14/2009 at 4:27 PM Flag For Abuse
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This was a really great read. Memory is so fascinating. Something to note though is that not everyone completely forgets those early years. I actually have a number of vivid and detailed memories from before age three and the rest of my childhood I remember in great detail - pre-kindergarten, elementary, everything. I even remember dreams I had when I was little. I think sometimes my mother wishes I remembered less than I do ;-)
posted by : DKM on 1/16/2009 at 3:22 PM Flag For Abuse
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Very interesting! My husband was diagnosed with cancer when my son was 3 months old, and died when he was 14 months old. When my son was three, we had major death in the family, and it triggered astounding memories for my son--of my husband, his illness, etc. He required professional help to "get it all out" and it was as if a weight had been lifted from his mind. He's now 8, and there are times when this early trauma resurfaces, which completely underscores the point that memories of traumatic events, even at an early age, affect your life long after.
posted by : momuv2 on 1/25/2009 at 9:59 AM Flag For Abuse
