Similarly one may ask, why are childhood memories important?
Memories & Brain Development
A recent study by the American Psychological Association found that people who have fond memories of childhood, specifically their relationships with their parents, tend to have better health, less depression and fewer chronic illnesses as older adults.
Furthermore, how does memory change during childhood? Findings from the present investigation are consistent with previous behavioral research and demonstrate that, across early childhood, children can reliably discriminate old from new items over a 24-48 hour delay, and that memory for details associated with these items improves between 3 and 6 years.
Similarly, what happens to memory when the child reaches adolescence?
Since adolescence is a key time for the emergence of a stable and enduring self, it's also the period we tend to remember most strongly. Our tendency to remember events (as well as books, films and music) from adolescence is known as the reminiscence bump.
Why is memory so important?
Our memory helps make us who we are. From fondly recollecting childhood events to remembering where we left our keys, memory plays a vital role in every aspect of our lives. It provides us with a sense of self and makes up our continual experience of life.
