Preschoolers also notice that people have different physical and mental abilities. Children often make comments that embarrass us. By age 4, children are very much tuned in to our attitudes. They sense how we feel about them and other people. Many children grow up feeling good about who they are.
Most children feel comfortable being around other people, too.
They are eager to have fun together. Many other young children already have negative ideas about themselves. They may not know how to get along well with other children. Such children may seem quiet and shy, or they may be bullies. Preschoolers may even believe some common biases and stereotypes about other people.