Guys, I understand that some of you might not like Riri, especially because she felt hurt when she was called "weird," yet didn't seem to feel guilty about calling Hiro the same. At her age, Riri is likely in the preoperational stage. During this stage, children are naturally more self-centered, meaning they tend to view the world from their own perspective and struggle to understand others' feelings or viewpoints. This doesn’t mean her behavior is okay, but it’s a normal part of growing up that we all go through at some point.
PS. I'm a sucker for children developmental theories
Guys, I understand that some of you might not like Riri, especially because she felt hurt when she was called "weird," yet didn't seem to feel guilty about calling Hiro the same. At her age, Riri is likely in the preoperational stage. During this stage, children are naturally more self-centered, meaning they tend to view the world from their own perspective and struggle to understand others' feelings or viewpoints. This doesn’t mean her behavior is okay, but it’s a normal part of growing up that we all go through at some point.
PS. I'm a sucker for children developmental theories