The hide-and-seek game, also known as peekaboo, is certainly familiar to Beauties. This simple game has become a part of many generations and brings joy to both babies and adults.
Who would have imagined that simply covering the face or disappearing briefly and shouting a cheerful ‘Cilukba!’ could spark a little one’s joyful laugh? Often, this game becomes a quick way to soothe a crying baby.
Did you know, Beauties, that science has a reason why babies love the hide-and-seek game? Check out the full story here!
1. Cilukba Berkaitan dengan Permanensi Objek
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According to Bottles & Burps, one of the main reasons why the hide-and-seek game captivates babies is its connection to object permanence. This concept was discovered by child development expert Jean Piaget.
Most babies start to develop this understanding between 8 and 12 months old. Around 6 to 8 months, babies begin to realize that people and objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen or heard. Before developing an understanding of the existence of invisible objects, for very young babies, ‘not seen’ often means ‘not there’.
The game of hide-and-seek takes advantage of this new understanding by creating the sensation of a face disappearing and reappearing. The realization that a hidden face actually does not disappear forever triggers surprise and excitement for the baby.
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2. Cilukba Membangun Rasa Aman dan Kedekatan Emosional
Hide-and-seek play/Foto: Magnific.com/freepik
According to Times of India, psychologist Dr. Aliza Pressman says that every game provides proof to babies that the people they love may temporarily look away, but they will definitely return.
“You went… and now you are back,” runs through a baby’s mind. Developmental experts believe that this experience contributes to building a child’s sense of security. It helps make future separations easier, such as when starting school.
Moreover, each round of hide-and-seek nurtures trust because babies learn they can rely on their parents to always come back.
3. Babies Love Surprises
The game of hide-and-seek is loved because babies enjoy surprises. Psychologists say that hide-and-seek creates just the right level of surprise for a baby.
Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson describes how hide-and-seek places a baby between relief and chaos. A parent’s disappearing face provides a little tension or confusion (chaos), but the quick reappearance brings a sense of safety and relief. This balance triggers the little one’s joyful laughter.
4. Permainan Sosial dan Melatih Otak Bayi
Hide-and-seek play/Foto: Magnific.com/freepik
During the game of hide-and-seek, a baby makes eye contact and the parent responds. They both exchange smiles and create a pleasant interaction together.
This teaches babies about human relationships and their rules, such as reading facial expressions, responding to others’ emotions, and maintaining attention.
The way the hide-and-seek game works can also exercise a baby’s brain because they learn to understand this simple pattern.
5. Offering Emotional Satisfaction
Babies enjoy the hide-and-seek game because it provides emotional satisfaction for them. Hide-and-seek can be played dozens of times without making a baby bored.
This happens because a baby’s brain learns through repetition. Additionally, hide-and-seek gives a sense of mastering something that is highly satisfying for their little ego.
After several rounds, many babies start to anticipate what will happen next. Therefore, they may smile before the parent reveals their face, try to pull the parent’s hand, or even cover their own face.
Beauties, those are some reasons why babies love the hide-and-seek game. What do you think?
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