Don't you remember some things from your childhood? There may be an explanation here!
We like to remember our childhood because we associate this period of life with innocence and joy. But why are not all the moments of that time imprinted in our memory? We have an explanation!
Childhood is perceived as a carefree and responsibilities-free period. Childhood memories can also involve important people in our lives, such as parents and grandparents, and when we think about these moments, we become nostalgic.
If your childhood was wonderful, you will most likely want to remember a lot of things from that time. Unfortunately, not everyone can do this. Some people remember a lot of details, while others only have fragments of images.
Why don't we remember things from childhood
The fact that you don't remember much from your childhood may be because your brain has made room for new life experiences, writes Healthine: “It's common to have few childhood memories. Over time, the brain must make room for new experiences.”
Additionally, another explanation could be that people may only remember things that had a significant impact on them: "You're also less likely to remember things that had little emotional impact," the paper notes.
What the psychologist says
Psychologist Jeff Gunther has another theory: if you don't remember events from your childhood, it means you weren't as attached to that period. The specialist motivated his opinion by citing a study from the University of California, which showed that there is a connection between memory and attachment. He called people who don't usually get attached to things "avoidants":
“Most of the avoidant clients I treat remember little about their childhood. Especially those related to emotional support. This is a sign that they learned early to be emotionally tough,” the specialist added, according to Huff Post.
