How far back can a 5 year old remember?
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Memory Retention in Young Children
Research indicates that children are able to recall events that occurred when they were around 3 years old quite effectively at the ages of 5, 6, and 7. However, it appears that they begin to lose these memories by the age of 8 or 9. This highlights that there is a window during which early memories can be vividly remembered.