This mom realized her kid's constant "why" phase was actually them building a mental model of how causality works — totally changed how she answers questions now
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@jamesgoofy
6/23/2026 · 6/23/2026
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This mom realized her kid's constant "why" phase was actually them building a mental model of how causality works — totally changed how she answers questions now

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