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How Does Mirror Affect Infants by gtim4uall: 4:09pm On Jan 11, 2013
Greatings to evryone reading this.,,,
This question has been bothering my mind for over ten years now, and i wil appreaciate it if anyone has a logical and perfect explanation for it...
I remember when i was a child, i was carrying one of my neighbour's baby, i was showing the baby its image in a mirror ... Sudden two hot slap fell on my bare back as the woman quickly took her baby immediately away from me.....
When i got back mysef i asked 2 why she acted so, i was told that one does not put a mirror before infants... I don't knw if its a tradition or a superstition but if anyone ever have an any idea on this should please enlighten me,...
thanks for you contributions
Re: How Does Mirror Affect Infants by Odunnu: 4:50pm On Jan 11, 2013
Lol. I have heard that myth too. I'll love to know the story behind it.
Re: How Does Mirror Affect Infants by gtim4uall: 7:09pm On Jan 11, 2013
@Mod :
please i'l appreciate much if this is pusb to front page for more contribution as sincerely want to be cleared of of this myths
thanx%
Re: How Does Mirror Affect Infants by Plarp: 2:30am On Jan 12, 2013
Ask tpia...

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Re: How Does Mirror Affect Infants by kristikat(f): 2:34am On Jan 12, 2013
they should not know themselves,
until the time is right........
babies are usually ADULT SPIRITS coming from heaven to live here,
and experience this reality,
if they see themselves too soon,
they may fail in accomplishing what it is they came to do here,
since they must first come here on a clean slate,
or think this life is the only life there is to live,
knowledge of them coming from some place else,
may totally confuse them,
and maybe make them forget why they came here...
since they come here with a specific mission erasing all other memories,
only with the purpose in mind.....

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Re: How Does Mirror Affect Infants by Plarp: 2:35am On Jan 12, 2013
^ to eat, poop, and suck teat?
Re: How Does Mirror Affect Infants by Odunnu: 6:32am On Jan 12, 2013
kristikat: they should not know themselves,
until the time is right........
babies are usually ADULT SPIRITS coming from heaven to live here,
and experience this reality,
if they see themselves too soon,
they may fail in accomplishing what it is they came to do here,
since they must first come here on a clean slate,
or think this life is the only life there is to live,
knowledge of them coming from some place else,
may totally confuse them,
and maybe make them forget why they came here...
since they come here with a specific mission erasing all other memories,
only with the purpose in mind.....

What are you saying? And somebody likes your post!

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Re: How Does Mirror Affect Infants by gtim4uall: 6:53am On Jan 12, 2013
..
kristikat: they should not know themselves,
until the time is right........
babies are usually ADULT SPIRITS coming from heaven to live here,
and experience this reality,
if they see themselves too soon,
they may fail in accomplishing what it is they came to do here,
since they must first come here on a clean slate,
or think this life is the only life there is to live,
knowledge of them coming from some place else,
may totally confuse them,
and maybe make them forget why they came here...
since they come here with a specific mission erasing all other memories,
only with the purpose in mind.....

.. . . . Lol ur point is intresting though bt nt concreate enough
. . Thanx for your contribution
Re: How Does Mirror Affect Infants by ifyalways(f): 7:06am On Jan 12, 2013
I know of adults that wouldn't look at the mirror or reflection once its 6pm cheesy
Each man to his convictions and self inflicted bondage tongue

@topic, I've once asked my MIL this question and her reply was both funny and quite sensible. She said its not ok cos it would give the baby the impression that s/he is the only person in the world,encourage narcissism.

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Re: How Does Mirror Affect Infants by gtim4uall: 9:40am On Jan 12, 2013
@ifi..,

quite interesting,...
Thanx 4 ur contribution
Re: How Does Mirror Affect Infants by kristikat(f): 3:47am On Jan 13, 2013
ifyalways: I know of adults that wouldn't look at the mirror or reflection once its 6pm cheesy
Each man to his convictions and self inflicted bondage tongue



was that before or after the dark?
Re: How Does Mirror Affect Infants by kristikat(f): 3:49am On Jan 13, 2013
Odunnu:

What are you saying? And somebody likes your post!

when two worlds collide all hell breaks loose.
Re: How Does Mirror Affect Infants by Plarp: 4:21am On Jan 13, 2013
^ i love this chick. grin
Re: How Does Mirror Affect Infants by Blyss: 4:49am On Jan 14, 2013
gtim4uall: Greatings to evryone reading this.,,,
This question has been bothering my mind for over ten years now, and i wil appreaciate it if anyone has a logical and perfect explanation for it...
I remember when i was a child, i was carrying one of my neighbour's baby, i was showing the baby its image in a mirror ... Sudden two hot slap fell on my bare back as the woman quickly took her baby immediately away from me.....
When i got back mysef i asked 2 why she acted so, i was told that one does not put a mirror before infants... I don't knw if its a tradition or a superstition but if anyone ever have an any idea on this should please enlighten me,...
thanks for you contributions

Well many say it can make them cross eyed, or give them some other form of eye problem.
Re: How Does Mirror Affect Infants by igbsam(m): 2:52pm On Jan 17, 2013
Me, I no know oooooooooo!
Re: How Does Mirror Affect Infants by Lawconfessor(f): 2:52pm On Jan 17, 2013
Waiting for more explanations.
Cos it don tee wey d fin no gree me comprehend
Re: How Does Mirror Affect Infants by Abrantie: 2:53pm On Jan 17, 2013
kristikat: they should not know themselves,
until the time is right........
babies are usually ADULT SPIRITS coming from heaven to live here,
and experience this reality,
if they see themselves too soon,
they may fail in accomplishing what it is they came to do here,
since they must first come here on a clean slate,
or think this life is the only life there is to live,
knowledge of them coming from some place else,
may totally confuse them,
and maybe make them forget why they came here...
since they come here with a specific mission erasing all other memories,
only with the purpose in mind.....

Your explanation is based solely on belief, but it sounds nice.
Re: How Does Mirror Affect Infants by sylve11: 2:54pm On Jan 17, 2013
Kriskat, u r almost on point. cool
Re: How Does Mirror Affect Infants by Ahmedie25(m): 2:54pm On Jan 17, 2013
There is rays radiating from the surface of mirror, that may be dangerous to child's brain

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Re: How Does Mirror Affect Infants by batstan(m): 2:55pm On Jan 17, 2013
Blyss:

Well many say it can make them cross eyed, or give them some other form of eye problem.
yet others say it makes the mother to start seeing her menstrual flow early
Re: How Does Mirror Affect Infants by dickhardener: 2:56pm On Jan 17, 2013
kristikat: they should not know themselves,
until the time is right........
babies are usually ADULT SPIRITS coming from heaven to live here,
and experience this reality,
if they see themselves too soon,
they may fail in accomplishing what it is they came to do here,
since they must first come here on a clean slate,
or think this life is the only life there is to live,
knowledge of them coming from some place else,
may totally confuse them,
and maybe make them forget why they came here...
since they come here with a specific mission erasing all other memories,
only with the purpose in mind.....
sorry miss but your hypothesis sounds incoherent and silly

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Re: How Does Mirror Affect Infants by chucky234(m): 2:56pm On Jan 17, 2013
kristikat: they should not know themselves,
until the time is right........
babies are usually ADULT SPIRITS coming from heaven to live here,
and experience this reality,
if they see themselves too soon,
they may fail in accomplishing what it is they came to do here,
since they must first come here on a clean slate,
or think this life is the only life there is to live,
knowledge of them coming from some place else,
may totally confuse them,
and maybe make them forget why they came here...
since they come here with a specific mission erasing all other memories,
only with the purpose in mind.....
This is certainly the joke of the year........

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Re: How Does Mirror Affect Infants by dickhardener: 3:00pm On Jan 17, 2013
Ahmedie25: There is rays radiating from the surface of mirror, that may be dangerous to child's brain
what are these supposed rays emitting from the mirror called?

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Re: How Does Mirror Affect Infants by Nobody: 3:02pm On Jan 17, 2013
kristikat: they should not know themselves,
until the time is right........
babies are usually ADULT SPIRITS coming from heaven to live here,
and experience this reality,
if they see themselves too soon,
they may fail in accomplishing what it is they came to do here,
since they must first come here on a clean slate,
or think this life is the only life there is to live,
knowledge of them coming from some place else,
may totally confuse them,
and maybe make them forget why they came here...
since they come here with a specific mission erasing all other memories,
only with the purpose in mind.....

Superstition.
Re: How Does Mirror Affect Infants by batstan(m): 3:03pm On Jan 17, 2013
kristikat: they should not know themselves,
until the time is right........
babies are usually ADULT SPIRITS coming from heaven to live here,
and experience this reality,
if they see themselves too soon,
they may fail in accomplishing what it is they came to do here,
since they must first come here on a clean slate,
or think this life is the only life there is to live,
knowledge of them coming from some place else,
may totally confuse them,
and maybe make them forget why they came here...
since they come here with a specific mission erasing all other memories,
only with the purpose in mind.....
dem harry porter things, right?

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Re: How Does Mirror Affect Infants by Sagytarius(m): 3:07pm On Jan 17, 2013
dick hardener: what are these supposed rays emitting from the mirror called?
infantic rays cool

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Re: How Does Mirror Affect Infants by vanstanzy(m): 3:07pm On Jan 17, 2013
Superstition or myth, i haven't heard of any. To me its perfectly normal. At least the infant gets to see what he/ she looks like.
Re: How Does Mirror Affect Infants by Abujafood: 3:09pm On Jan 17, 2013
kristikat: they should not know themselves,
until the time is right........
babies are usually ADULT SPIRITS coming from heaven to live here,
and experience this reality,
if they see themselves too soon,
they may fail in accomplishing what it is they came to do here,
since they must first come here on a clean slate,
or think this life is the only life there is to live,
knowledge of them coming from some place else,
may totally confuse them,
and maybe make them forget why they came here...
since they come here with a specific mission erasing all other memories,
only with the purpose in mind.....

HOGWASH raised to the power 100

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Re: How Does Mirror Affect Infants by victorazy(m): 3:10pm On Jan 17, 2013
Ahmedie25: There is rays radiating from the surface of mirror, that may be dangerous to child's brain
Plz bros, what is the name of the ray? spiritual ray or infantic ray? lol some dude sef!
Re: How Does Mirror Affect Infants by Shagati(m): 3:12pm On Jan 17, 2013
This might help?
This baby mirror myth falls into the same category as the "don't whistle at night" fantasy.
While a good part of the world is coming to terms with the discovery of the "god-atom" we're still here? shocked

What's a newborn's favorite thing to look at? A toy? Nope. A geometric shape? Not really. Your baby's preferred view: a human face. She's not picky about whose face it is, though, so grab a mirror, and offer your baby a chance to gaze at her own! Here's how you can get in on the reflection fun, and help bolster your baby's development.

Prop a mirror against the wall and sit opposite it on the floor (not too far away, since a baby's eyesight is still a work in progress). Now plop your baby in your lap, leaning her back against your tummy. (This also makes for a great sibling activity: Big brothers or sisters can hold a hand mirror in front of the baby while you provide the lap.)

Introduce your baby to her beautiful face by pointing at her reflection. Touch her nose, stroke her hair, gently pinch her ears, and name each feature as you go. Sure, your newborn doesn't know what the words mean now, but she'll be delighted just the same!

Fasten an unbreakable mirror to the side of your baby's crib, or prop one up in front of her during tummy-time sessions for even more reflective fun. She may be more willing to stay belly-down (or coo contentedly in her crib — on her back, of course) if she has her own fascinating face for company.

What's the point of looking in the looking glass? The mirror game helps your baby learn how to focus, track images, and explore the wonderful things a face can do. Plus, it promotes social and emotional development as she interacts with you (and maybe her sibs). Eventually, she'll learn that the friendly face she's been looking at all along is none other than her very own. Now that's a powerful lesson in who's who

Source:
http://www.whattoexpect.com/playroom/playtime-tips/why-babies-love-mirrors.aspx

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Re: How Does Mirror Affect Infants by vanstanzy(m): 3:12pm On Jan 17, 2013
kristikat: they should not know themselves,
until the time is right........
babies are usually ADULT SPIRITS coming from heaven to live here,
and experience this reality,
if they see themselves too soon,
they may fail in accomplishing what it is they came to do here,
since they must first come here on a clean slate,
or think this life is the only life there is to live,
knowledge of them coming from some place else,
may totally confuse them,
and maybe make them forget why they came here...
since they come here with a specific mission erasing all other memories,
only with the purpose in mind.....


Huh! "BUCK LOAD of CRAP! grin grin grin"

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Re: How Does Mirror Affect Infants by dickhardener: 3:16pm On Jan 17, 2013
Sagytarius: infantic rays cool
abi o. No be only infantic rays na glassidytic rays....no mind am all soundind like a physicist

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