Why when we jump in the air the earth doesnt move

Question

So my 7 year old sister asked this so technically not but how can i explain it to her Edit:She means in like the earth spinning

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Technically, it does. But by such a small amount, we can’t even measure it with the most precise tools we have. This is because the earth is very heavy compared to us, so the jump has a much bigger effect on us than it does the earth.