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A member asked:
When will my baby start to understand that certain things are dangerous?
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Don't count on it!: When you touch a hot stove, for instance, and get burned, that's called a "natural consequence." toddlers will start to reliably learn from natural consequences by 15-18 months-- and even then, it may take more than one lesson. In other words, it's the adults' job to protect young children from dangerous things-- you can't depend on them to protect themselves.
Answered 3/20/2011
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Varries: Children usually start to develop this around age 3-4 years and then increases over time.
Answered 9/1/2013
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