Eli5: why do children around the ages of 3-4 always have this big eyed lost look in their eyes like they have no idea what you’re saying?

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Eli5: why do children around the ages of 3-4 always have this big eyed lost look in their eyes like they have no idea what you’re saying?

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Eyes don’t grow much, while their skulls will, so they just look large on their tiny faces. And like other mammals, their faces are designed to incite emotions of caring and pity so adults would care for them. Akin to how all kittens and puppies are cute.

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