Why You Can’t Remember Your Childhood (Psychology Explained) Have you ever wondered why your memories of childhood feel so distant, or why they seem so blurry? You may recall a few key moments—perhaps a family vacation, a birthday party, or a specific toy—but beyond that, it’s like trying to grasp at wisps of fog. You're not imagining it, and it's not your fault. In fact, there's a scientific reason behind it. In this video, we’re going to explore six psychological reasons why you can’t remember

Infantile amnesia is the inability of adults to recollect early episodic memories. It is associated with the rapid forgetting that occurs in childhood. Infantile amnesia is due to the underdevelopment of the infant brain, which would preclude memory consolidation or to deficits in memory retrieval. However I believe they build a treasure trove of experiences and lessons that shape our identities and contribute to who we are today. Each memory is like a puzzle piece that, when put together, forms