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Exploring the "Me Too" Behavior of Preschool Children

Author(s)

Shi Yuru, Zhou Aoxue*, Yuan Haiyan

Affiliation(s)

Teachers College, Shenyang University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China *Corresponding Author.

Abstract

Imitation is an important learning method for preschool children and plays a significant role in their social development. Among various forms of imitation, the "me too" behavior is a special manifestation. As children grow up, social interactions become more pronounced. During peer interactions, children often express themselves with phrases like "I also have..." or "In my house, we also...". This article aims to help early childhood educators understand the imitative nature of children's "me too" behavior, comprehends the psychological motivations behind it, and provides appropriate guidance based on its characteristics to promote children's social development.

Keywords

Preschool Children; "Me Too" Behavior; Imitation

References

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