Why Children Perceive Time Differently Than Adults

Thursday, 2026/02/0587 words2 minutes736 reads
Children see time in a special way. For them, time often feels slower than it does for adults. This is because kids' brains work differently.
When kids are having fun, like during summer holidays, time seems to go slowly. They enjoy every moment of playing outside or watching movies.
Scientists are trying to understand why this happens. They think it might be because children pay more attention to what's happening around them. Also, kids' memories work differently from adults'. This affects how they feel about time passing.
Why Children Perceive Time Differently Than Adults

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    Why does time often feel slower for children?