Questions tagged [children]

When one has to interact with kids, whether they are yours or someone else's.

This tag can be used for questions about interacting with children, whether they are your children or someone else's children.

For children ages 13-19, you can also consider using the tag for more age-appropriate advice.

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Should I join others in raising the pitch of my voice when talking to babies?

In The Netherlands, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, I have noticed that when some people talk to babies, they raise the pitch of their voice. Apparently it's the same in other cultures. Apparently this serves some purpose but it may not be entirely…
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