Memory is an important function of our brain, which helps us store and recall past events and experiences, which influence our behavior and decision-making.
Memories are not permanent. In fact, our memories are constantly modified and reshaped over time, and this remodeling process is driven by our changing life experiences and the restructuring of our nervous system. This process is particularly significant for memories before the age of three.
First, memories in early childhood are often erratic and inaccurate, and this is because neuronal connections are not yet fully formed at that time. As a result, the brain selectively "deletes" these memories in order to make room for more stable and accurate memories.
Second, memories before the age of 3 tend to be closely related to emotional and traumatic events, and for most people, these memories are not pleasant. As a result, the brain selectively "deletes" these memories to help us better cope with future challenges and stresses.
The brain's "deletion" of memories before the age of 3 is not a loss or forgetting, but a conscious strategy that helps us better adapt to our environment and better deal with emotional and traumatic events to grow and develop better.