Jessie and Sarah are 6-year-old twins.Their mother gives each child one scoop of macaroni for lunch.What must she be careful to do,and why?

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Six-year old children have difficulty with the issue of conservation, which means they may believe that different sized plates can hold different amounts of macaroni. To ensure that both children receive the same amount of macaroni, their mother should use identical sized plates. Letting each child dish up their own macaroni may result in one child receiving more than the other, especially if they do not have a clear understanding of sharing. Egocentrism is also a characteristic of six-year old children, but it is not as relevant to this specific situation as the concept of conservation.

Jessie and Sarah Are 6-Year-Old Twins