How come learning things as a kid is/feels easier than learning them as an adult?

Question

Think sports, language, riding a bike, learning an instrument etc.

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Answer 1

Because it *is* easier.

Your neurons were born striving to form new pathways. Once these pathways are established however, neurons are loathe to reconfigure themselves. This is why teaching things right the first time is so important.

The pain of learning something new as an adult is literally your neurons grumbling about having to reconfigure themselves to accommodate new pathways.