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“What if I was to tell you that a game of peek-a-boo could change the world?” asks seven-year-old Molly Wright, one of the youngest-ever TED speakers. Breaking down the research-backed ways parents and caregivers can support children’s healthy brain development, Wright highlights the benefits of play on lifelong learning, behavior and well-being, sharing effective strategies to help all kids thrive by the age of five. She’s joined onstage by one-year-old Ari and his dad, Amarjot, who help illustrate her big ideas about brain science. (This TED Talk was produced in collaboration with Minderoo Foundation as an educational tool for parents and caregivers around the world and is supported by UNICEF.)

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Transcriber: Ivana Korom
Reviewer:

[Baby cooing]

What if I was to tell you

that a game of peekaboo
could change the world?

Sounds impossible, right?

Well, I’m here today to prove it’s not.

Hi, I’m Molly and I’m seven.

And this is my little friend, Ari.

Say “Hi,” Ari.

Hi.

Oh, and this is my neighbor, Amarjot.

He has to take Ari away now
to get ready for our experiment.

But don’t worry, they’ll be back.

My talk today is about some powerful
things you grownups can do.

that shape us as children
and the adults we become.

How do I know?

Because my parents and people around me
did them early and often.

I know not all kids are as lucky.

Some of my friends, some kids at my school
and many around the world.

And I would really like
to help change that.

Thanks to scientists,

we now know just how important
the first five years are

for our health and development,

especially our brains.

Ari started learning
long before he was even born,

from inside his mommy’s tummy.

When Ari was born,

he was tiny and he cried all the time.

He was always hungry
and he pooped a lot.

[Laughter]

Now he laughs and giggles
and makes funny noises.

But those are just the changes
we hear and see.

That’s way more going on inside.

So, let’s talk more about our brains.

The blue bag is a rough size and weight
of a healthy baby’s brain at birth.

The red one is a baby’s brain
after the first year.

It almost doubles in volume.

And by my age, it’s almost 90 percent
the volume of an adult brain.

Our brains develop faster
in our early years

than at any other time
in our lives.

It can create up to one million
neural connections every second.

But we need your help.

Our healthy development depends
on these top five things,

One, connecting; two, talking;

three, playing; four, a healthy home,

five; community.

All of this helps our brains
and us reach our full potential.

So what’s something you can do
that can really make a difference?

Scientists call it serve and return.

That’s just a grown-up way of saying
connect, talk and play with us.

And here’s the really big news.

Amarjot, Ari, you ready?

(Audio) Amajat: Ready?

Molly Wright: Copycat games
build imagination and empathy.

(Amarjot and Ari laughing)

Naming games build vocabulary
and attention.

Amarjot: Daddy. Ari. Daddy. Ari.

MW: And games like peekabo —
yep, peekaboo —

actually build memory and trust.

Amarjot: Peekaboo!

MW: Each time you talk to us,
play with us, make us laugh,

it not only builds and strengthens
our relationships and mental health,

it actually teaches us
some of the most important life skills,

from making friends to taking the test,

to getting a job,

to one day maybe even starting
a family of our own.

Interactions early and often matter.

Take it from me,

the seven-year-old up here
talking about brain science.

(Laughter)

OK, now let’s see what happens
when the connection is taken away.

So now he’s trying to get
his dad’s attention again.

He’s reaching out like,
“That was fun, why have you stopped?”

(Ari cries)

I know it’s important for adults
to use their devices sometimes,

but kids are hardwired
to seek out meaningful connections,

not receiving them
causes confusion and stress.

OK, Amarjot, please re-engage.

Amarjot: Ah, there’s Ari.

(Ari laughs)

MW: Now what if our whole childhood
was like that last 30 seconds?

How hard it would be
for a child to feel calm.

To feel safe.

To learn to trust anyone.

And the lifelong impact that would have.

That makes me feel sad.

Ari only reacted the way he did
and recovered so quickly

because the connection between him
and his dad is usually so strong.

The positive relationships
with the grown-ups in our lives

gives kids the confidence we need

to try new things, to explore
and be a kid.

So please,

try to remember the most special period
for our development is

the first five years.

Starting from inside mommy’s tummy.

What’s something really
impactful you can do?

Serve and return.

And when?

Early and often.

Please give it up for a Amarjot and Ari.

(Applause)

Every moment together is an opportunity

to connect, talk and play.

Imagine the difference we could make
if everyone everywhere did this.

To us, the children,

it’s so much more than just a game.

It’s our future.

Thank you.

(Applause)

See? Peekaboo really can change the world.

(Applause)

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175 Comments

belal qazei

August 10, 2021 at 4:52 pm

Paying close attention to our kids to the age of 5 is so crucial that we don’t have the luxury of not taking the responsibly since it sets the stage for each child’s rest of their lives.

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3 as1

August 10, 2021 at 5:23 pm

So this is the holy molly I’ve heard so much about. Good for her. I was impressed by how she delivered.

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Martha Vergara

August 10, 2021 at 5:41 pm

Amazing presentation Molly Wright and powerful message!

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Kishan Malaviya

August 10, 2021 at 6:20 pm

Truly got inspired by her , till this point in my life I always thought one day I’ll do things to bring good changes in society , now I’m not ready. But seeing this talk , It made think that if a 7 year old kid can stand among adults to try to talk about change , why can’t I ? 😅

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Julia Hörmayer

August 10, 2021 at 7:26 pm

I don’t like this at all. You can tell she’s been trained to talk like this, which words to use and how exactly to enunciate them. Good job mimicking grown up TED talkers but far from authentic.

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Joachim Armbruster

August 10, 2021 at 7:32 pm

Alright, so this 7-year-old just made a 36-year-old cry… what an incredible personality! <3 <3 <3

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Krystal

August 10, 2021 at 7:45 pm

seriously made me tear up thinking about the times I ignore my child lately…. thank you for this inspirational reminder to be present with our kids! <3

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Fahad's Adventures

August 10, 2021 at 8:18 pm

Her parents must b proud of her

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please spread positivity💫

August 10, 2021 at 8:24 pm

👏👏

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Jéfte Amorim

August 10, 2021 at 8:43 pm

Amazing

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Draco Volantus

August 10, 2021 at 9:07 pm

This is the worst bullshit I have heard all my life. Little children need daydreaming and being left alone to be bored to the core, it’s healthy for them, not constantly talking, constantly talking to somebody makes trash out of best brain

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Moonisa Ahsan

August 10, 2021 at 9:44 pm

I am so moved by this talk, having tears I am smiling also. The message is so important, for us as adults to realize (and try improving) our own childhood short-comings and to be responsible adults (whatever roles we take on as parents, foster parents, baby-sitters, uncles/aunts, walking-by people) towards kids.

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Margaret Gardner

August 10, 2021 at 9:46 pm

The people criticizing and judging this girl need some serious emotional and psychological help.

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Veo 16

August 10, 2021 at 10:15 pm

Anyone else think she has overbearing parents forcing the genius kid shtick on her? We see this all the time with high achievement programs. Where the parents really want their children to succeed. The kids eventually do succeed by all the measures of what it takes to be a gifted individual. But sometimes at the cost of developmental and social disorders. Lifelong depression.

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Harry Chris

August 10, 2021 at 11:00 pm

It really is impressive what we can train young children to do these days, even considering the developmental state of her young brain.

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ᴄ ʜ ʀ ɪ s s ʏ

August 10, 2021 at 11:01 pm

I want to meet her parents.

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osiris towers

August 10, 2021 at 11:15 pm

This is amazing 😂

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osiris towers

August 10, 2021 at 11:17 pm

When I was 5 my dad would use my head as a cup holder

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Tú Nguyễn

August 10, 2021 at 11:20 pm

So lovely

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Timestamp

August 10, 2021 at 11:40 pm

A child gives a TED talk while I, a 24 year old sit home and eat grilled chicken 😩😂

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Sune Ricardo Holt

August 11, 2021 at 12:06 am

What a wonderful little girl 😀 hope she’s the one future scientist curing the world of confirmation bias.

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Sune Ricardo Holt

August 11, 2021 at 12:12 am

And wow :O her shouting see peekaboo really can change the world at the end even made me tear up.. what a beautiful soul and charisma flowing from such a young mind.. i truly wish that the hostile society we live in today doesn’t destroy her positivity and hope 🥰🥰🥰

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Isaac Sanchez

August 11, 2021 at 12:44 am

This looks super fabricated or fake, I’ve never heard of this channel named just ted, only ted talks

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MrTraveller

August 11, 2021 at 12:52 pm

Well said, good point, great perspective & presentation.

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قل ربي زدني علما

August 11, 2021 at 12:54 pm

شكراً للترجمة

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قل ربي زدني علما

August 11, 2021 at 1:02 pm

ممكن فيديوهات أكثر على هذا الموضوع

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Rapscallion

August 11, 2021 at 1:16 pm

I cried a bit – amazing Ted talk

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Homo Sapien

August 11, 2021 at 1:17 pm

Great message. The world would be much better if children rules it.

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Angelo Yamamoto

August 11, 2021 at 1:20 pm

I yearn for a world where every child that is born is given with this kind of attention and love , imagine that kind of generation of people who had a childhood that is full of effective learning and support from people around.

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lam dao

August 11, 2021 at 2:06 pm

Wow. This child Molly! Amazingly confident and articulate

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intan ramdaniatulfitri

August 11, 2021 at 2:33 pm

If u can see why kids are happy, how they have confidence and smart awareness, or even their attitude is; all of them are the result from the parents who’re responsible and understand how much important they role for developing their own child.

Please,,, you can catch your big dream, but is it worth it to sarcrifice your family’s happiness? I dont think so.

Keep it up, parents!
I know its hard, but i do believe its worth. Love y’all! (✓^*^)/

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- Bookish
  
  August 11, 2021 at 6:55 pm
  
  No 😂
  
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Tommy Parker

August 11, 2021 at 3:34 pm

It’s things more like this we should be focusing on in the modern world, not the drivel you have the displeasure of listening to in most media outlets today. True empowering and embracing our humanity based on science, without the hate and disrespect of others or some shady political agenda. Great talk!

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anord kiri

August 11, 2021 at 3:44 pm

In her Age I was Crying about my lost WaterBottle only to find it in my school bag which was on my Back😂….
No Words Just WoW🔥❤️

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Jaideep Rai

August 11, 2021 at 4:08 pm

An old accomplished soul in that very young body. So much of confidence oozing out wherein I would be shakin in my shoes. Just plain awesome & an amazing angel of a 7 year old. ❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️. Just woww. Actually I can’t really see what I am typing. 😂

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- Bookish
  
  August 11, 2021 at 6:55 pm
  
  Or maybe age is not wisdom
  
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Evelyne Diaz Araque

August 11, 2021 at 4:28 pm

Its SO incredibly sad that children these days need to step up and give talks like this for us, adults, to do better. If a seven-year old worries about these things, its simply not a good sign. I wish children could care about their smaller little world and not about the future, same future we screwed up for them. Point to think about

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golfpunk46

August 11, 2021 at 4:58 pm

How are there any dislikes on this video? That was amazing!

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Halil Halil

August 11, 2021 at 5:03 pm

Wooow , I have a new born baby, He is 2 monts 🤲 I have taken some advice from her to my boy 🤲 I Haven’t ever spoken like that way . I hope that all the family will grow up their child like that way thanks for sharing this video with us

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Cheese Burger

August 11, 2021 at 5:40 pm

OK, this is the first time for me to understand the babies

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Angelyn Nataly

August 11, 2021 at 5:52 pm

I love the way she talked, really confidence.

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Niña Javier

August 11, 2021 at 5:55 pm

Let’s not be diverted from Molly’s message because it’s a really good one.

I understand why plenty of people express concern for her apart from being impressed, but it’s really tough to judge what her childhood look like just from this one video. We can certainly hope great things for her and want her to have a well-rounded life not just filled with achievement but with genuine love and happiness.

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Salsabilah

August 11, 2021 at 6:54 pm

❤❤❤

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N.Delgado

August 11, 2021 at 9:09 pm

I learned a lot of this in child development and child psychology class and honestly, I thank God bc at the same time I was finishing college I was raising my newborn and I learned to undo the past mistakes that were done in my family. Growing up Hispanic didn’t get much warmth or even an I love you. I didn’t know what I love you was until I started dating at 18. I learned so much enough that my son is now two and is confident, smart, mature, has manners, and honestly amazes me and makes me realize I am doing something right.

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Alejandro Vasquez

August 11, 2021 at 10:42 pm

Great! No gender agenda on this one 👍

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adolf mudau

August 11, 2021 at 10:46 pm

What she said is very important

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adolf mudau

August 11, 2021 at 10:48 pm

The confidence started early in her mother’s stomach

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cybersekkin

August 11, 2021 at 11:19 pm

Putting a child on display like this always gives me pause. It could work out well like for Danica McKellar, but way too many children I hear of years later falling apart. I hope this young lady falls into the former camp.

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R P

August 12, 2021 at 12:05 am

How beautiful it would be to implement it if money wouldn’t be created and we could actually have more time …

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KC Nwokoye

August 12, 2021 at 12:20 am

Brilliant child. Awesome parenting and supporting the gifts of this young lady is how we create a better world. The reason we have right-wing nutters and anti-science folks is probably due to lack of positive parenting and poor brain development. She is an example of great parenting.

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nguyen nghia

August 12, 2021 at 12:08 pm

amazing

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Wendy Wright Potts

August 12, 2021 at 12:28 pm

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He cured my herpes infection with his herbal medicine.

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ElMitscha

August 12, 2021 at 12:55 pm

Chapeau! Nice performance. But why stop at five? What happens when parents have to work three jobs all day? Maybe, people need to have more space and time to reflect and less worries and stress. The “devices” add much to the problem but are not the root of it. This kid is absolutely right, but much change is needed to happen before her points can even be addressed realistically and properly by the majority of the people in the world.

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Sovereign Brand

August 12, 2021 at 2:10 pm

I been unsubscribed

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Maja Ivana Kaia Skenderovic

August 12, 2021 at 2:21 pm

Amazing!

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Your Subconscious

August 12, 2021 at 3:30 pm

when the kid tells the parent they’re on their phone too often and the room goes quiet. *deep*

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53

August 12, 2021 at 4:08 pm

OH. MY. WORD!!!!
Somebody PU-LEEEEEASE give this little a girl a world speech medal 🎖
🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

this video deserves a BILLION 👍🏻 ❤️

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cher young

August 12, 2021 at 4:37 pm

Good parents that train smart kids, she is gifted to have such confident to speak on stage!

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Emmanuel Obonyo

August 12, 2021 at 4:40 pm

She makes confidence proud.

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Husna Humairah Nurfauziah

August 12, 2021 at 5:51 pm

Terimakasih sudah memberikan pemahaman yang mudah untuk dicerna dan diterima. Penjelasannya membuat saya sebagai orangtua menjadi instrospeksi diri sudah seerat mana hubungan kami dengan anak kami :”)

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Rajan S A

August 12, 2021 at 6:19 pm

Woooo… what’s going on.
It’s great performance by 7 year old

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SD LA

August 12, 2021 at 6:28 pm

She is such a natural presenter let alone she is super logical and articulate, well done

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hit me with your best shot

August 12, 2021 at 7:12 pm

I’m just…..BLOWN AWAY!

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Olahiannyeong

August 12, 2021 at 7:15 pm

why did i cry at the end

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Mehr

August 12, 2021 at 7:39 pm

That was very impressive and adorable

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missylks123

August 12, 2021 at 7:46 pm

That’s it. I’m playing the elements song for my kids lullaby every night

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CzarTV

August 12, 2021 at 8:12 pm

You know what… All of us here know this already. How amazing would it be for us all to focus our time and energy on our kids for the first 5 years of their life, but the problem lies at juggling everything else. As (future) parents, we have to be ready for our child’s other basic needs like food, clothing, shelter. We can’t have that unless we work and working takes us away from our kids. It would be such a perfect world if all those needs are met, but the only thing we can do is try to balance everything as best as we can. Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing to support your family. You’re doing amazing. Take time off for yourself as well from time to time, cause you can’t take care of your kid/s unless you take care of yourself first. ❤️

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Mayaloyaa

August 12, 2021 at 8:54 pm

My mind is blown away by her performance but isn’t ‘t so ironic that she is talking about the importance of playing while she herself is here to teach us something instead of playing with her peers?

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Vijay Gayee

August 12, 2021 at 9:03 pm

simply awasome.. we grown up need to learn from kids.

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Jhon Jack

August 13, 2021 at 12:08 am

Yooooooo

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Flamorus

August 13, 2021 at 12:22 am

shes legit genius

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Sebastian Phizone

August 13, 2021 at 12:56 am

Sure, after 5 years of age, let the government take over development.

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Soup Curry

August 13, 2021 at 1:09 am

doesn’t she need the water while presentation, she’s Goddd

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Amy Goheen

August 13, 2021 at 1:10 am

You can work hard being the best parent ever & gods will, will still have the last word.

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- Amy Goheen
  
  August 13, 2021 at 1:13 am
  
  Also she’s an actress with a full memorized script. Don’t compare children!
  
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- Amy Goheen
  
  August 13, 2021 at 1:14 am
  
  Also she’s right.
  
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Megan Veal-Briscoe

August 13, 2021 at 1:22 am

Love this! Such an amazing message that is so needed in today’s world.

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Merinisa seyid

August 13, 2021 at 1:34 pm

Me at my 7 : Mom, I can put pasta in my nose.
She: *She speaks at tedx.*

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Mohsen Ashouri

August 13, 2021 at 1:59 pm

BossBaby

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EighteenXVIII

August 13, 2021 at 2:03 pm

“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning.” – Fred Rogers

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Jaqueline Galvão

August 13, 2021 at 2:14 pm

She is incredible 😍!! I loved this message 💞

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PIEYRE Karima

August 13, 2021 at 2:25 pm

I just fzlt so proud that there are kids with such a high level of awareness and intelligence. She must be really proud of herself ❤️🌷 love from France

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Sane witch

August 13, 2021 at 3:03 pm

It is cute and all but nobody in a right mind could play with a child for a hole day every day for 5 years. Parents needs support and help and a lot of it. It is really take a village to raise a child but in the modern reality we have just two people at best…

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Biết Thêm Chút Nữa

August 13, 2021 at 3:12 pm

At first I came here because curiosity then admire then think back to my childhood and finally think of my children in future

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Genifer Romero

August 13, 2021 at 3:15 pm

They still need their parents till they are out of the house. Even then they don’t know how to take care of themselves at that age.

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Chandravijay Agrawal

August 13, 2021 at 4:31 pm

I will follow this advice, those 30 seconds are reality of too many people too sad

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Rays Travel

August 13, 2021 at 4:48 pm

Stop turning off the comment section in these Ted talk videos. Don’t toss a let’s talk about racism video then turn off the comment section. I reported the video by the way that was just released for being misleading. Even this channel needs to follow the YouTube overlords. 😁✌️

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Mari M

August 13, 2021 at 4:54 pm

I have just been schooled by a 7yrs old!

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Essyl G

August 13, 2021 at 5:46 pm

I am cryiiing! So brilliant! I have a feeling this won’t be her last lecture!

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Beetless

August 13, 2021 at 7:21 pm

ok cool

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believer

August 13, 2021 at 7:31 pm

Credits goes to her parents

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StatchanaReborn

August 13, 2021 at 8:00 pm

Its a hellish path we have to walk, if its the last 30 sec…
15 + years of therapy, diagnosed with at least depression, HSP, and BPD…
this was amazing and so true..

Not even sure If I’ll ever have my own kids bc I dont want to ruin them.. so please parent or parent to come; heed this advice this wise young one is giving..

Im soon 30 and I feel my life is all been just a struggle.. and just maybe learning to live.. and just because of those last 30 seconds.. 💔

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Lauren Valdez

August 13, 2021 at 8:28 pm

This truly brought me joy. I just had my son a month ago and I was feeling really down about my future as a parent but this really opened my eyes. I am literally crying because this young lady with a very bright future said it perfectly. Thank you for sharing this.

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Lynne Beros-Lincoln

August 13, 2021 at 8:53 pm

Bravo to her parents for supporting her in doing this and raising such a strong, confident young lady. As a school administrator, I will be sharing this at my staff meeting next week. Way to go Molly!!! You are awesome!!!

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Troy Whitaker

August 13, 2021 at 10:10 pm

Wow so impressive! You can tell how captivated the audience was by how their reactions sounded exactly the same every single time.

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Xerath Thunorson

August 13, 2021 at 10:39 pm

I really hate stupid gimmicks. Yes everyone you get a treat if you laugh and applaud the scripted narrative

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Maria J

August 13, 2021 at 10:43 pm

This need more viewers, felt like a small thing but really a big thing to understand by everyone 👏👏

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Harry Winston

August 13, 2021 at 10:58 pm

Wow amazing 🤩

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Guillaume

August 14, 2021 at 12:00 am

WOW amazing
Words cannot describe how amazing that was

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Brittiany Istre

August 14, 2021 at 1:08 am

😭😭😭😍😍😍

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LIBERTY

August 14, 2021 at 1:17 am

ya right…….and then become SLAVES of this SYSTEM……the end

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Vadivukkarasi Vasudevan

August 14, 2021 at 2:28 pm

What do you give is what do you get, when we become old. Serve and return. I totally agree with it.

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missymiss210

August 14, 2021 at 2:40 pm

She is brilliant 👏

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L K

August 14, 2021 at 3:24 pm

Besides her great message she wanted to pass on which I utterly support, I’m amazed by her capability of delivering this pitch. The tone of her voice is just exquisite. Flawless at 7 WOW, hats off.

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Win Nerd

August 14, 2021 at 3:34 pm

❤

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Adeeba Rashid

August 14, 2021 at 3:44 pm

amazing kudos to you

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Vikas artisto

August 14, 2021 at 4:20 pm

😶🥺😎

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Serreina Wass

August 14, 2021 at 4:34 pm

What a special little lady.🥲

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LooseyGoosey

August 14, 2021 at 4:54 pm

Being so self-aware at her age is mind-bending! Imagine if every single kid was like her, simply wow

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isabell dawn

August 14, 2021 at 5:11 pm

Wow.

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Saiteja Ch

August 14, 2021 at 5:37 pm

There was a smile on my face through out the video…. This girl is going places.

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Z X

August 14, 2021 at 5:46 pm

Ok so a 7 year old has the ability to make me cry, didn’t know that

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M J

August 14, 2021 at 5:51 pm

Wow, powerful message by Molly but what is more striking is the number of adults I know who have delivered ted talks and have not only been more nervous than Molly before and during delivery of the keynote but the adults did not deliver it as confident and competent as Molly. It just shows that we lose confidence as we get older because life has a way of knocking us down the older we get.

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Vishu Ajabiya

August 14, 2021 at 6:03 pm

I am so amazed with her confidence and talk . She is awesome. A 7 year old kid taught important parenting tip. And helped so many people out there.

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S G

August 14, 2021 at 7:30 pm

Very sweet talk. Not exactly new research though😅. Good for this girl.

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Rose Yang

August 14, 2021 at 7:37 pm

Wondering who wrote the script for her and how she rehearsed. Amazing work!

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Dace Jaunzeme

August 14, 2021 at 7:52 pm

Wow ❤️❤️❤️

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James Duckett

August 14, 2021 at 9:13 pm

One of the best TED talks ever.

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Angela Ukemenam

August 14, 2021 at 9:27 pm

When a child recieves somuch attention like proposed by the seven year old, wouldn’t the child grow up to be attention seeking and very entitled??

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Ksenia Navi

August 14, 2021 at 9:57 pm

Omg i remember being a kid and growing up and feeling exactly what she is saying. It was so meaningful when i could connect to people around, my friends parents, my parents friends, and those who acknowledged me gave me confidence, those who talked to me and took interest and time to build relationship with me made me feel like I am matter and i have something to give back. Made me feel confident and strong, not scared. I still often remember those people, they gave me identity and an example to measure right and wrong connections with other people today. I still remember myself as a kid and that strength. I miss that. I don’t get to meet people like that anymore often. Well last night i met 3 very respectful young men in their early 20s by who i am so impressed, cause people my age are mean and superficial. Those boys are not spoiled by life yet.

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Harshraj Rathore

August 14, 2021 at 9:59 pm

There’s a book “The scientist in the crib.”

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Oiseriohaiemen

August 14, 2021 at 10:05 pm

This is so good. Well done Molly 👏🏽

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Kimberly’s Vlogs

August 14, 2021 at 11:28 pm

I could not do public speaking like how she did. She is one confident , brave, and smart girl. Amazing.

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493

August 14, 2021 at 11:33 pm

This woman is going places

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493

August 14, 2021 at 11:36 pm

Wonderful message.. Thank you

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Chloe Tran

August 15, 2021 at 12:23 am

I was cried when I saw this video. I thought about my childs and i was quiet sorry. I love them all very much.

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Krishna Sai

August 15, 2021 at 6:08 pm

All this video along, I watched her in awe!👏

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Cerci ^-^

August 15, 2021 at 6:19 pm

Not sure why this effected me emotionally the way it did, I don’t even have children.

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Chris Ortiz

August 15, 2021 at 6:23 pm

interesting … it would have been an asian child on stage… we would see tons of hateful comments in the comments section saying tiger parents are driving their kids too much, they don’t let them be kids, that they are awful parents, and the kid did not want to be on stage so on and so forth…

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Patty Vargas

August 15, 2021 at 6:55 pm

Great job , great lesson!

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Nabeel Hakeem

August 15, 2021 at 7:16 pm

Wow the girl is an inspiration to adults. Age can be just a number at times.

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Blackbeard 420

August 15, 2021 at 7:32 pm

Want to see the future..?

Talk to a child…

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Barbara J Peterson

August 15, 2021 at 7:47 pm

Are you still looking for a cure for herpes then I’m telling you to contact Dr IGUDIA on YouTube. He have a total cure for it..

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Rejoice Olaleye

August 15, 2021 at 8:06 pm

Wow she’s amazing 👏

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Angélica P

August 15, 2021 at 8:15 pm

I would love to work on some Spanish subtitles for this video. This is an idea reeeally worth spreading. So so beautiful and so true. 🙌🙌🙌
P. S. I am serious about the offer. I’m a professional translator.

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Utopia Light

August 15, 2021 at 8:20 pm

Is she planning on getting a PhD before 12?

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Blake Wentley

August 15, 2021 at 9:08 pm

This is dystopian

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Lais Poutrin

August 15, 2021 at 9:50 pm

So sad! I have a 6 years old daughter. She is made to speak and act like that! Stop make kids work!!!! Parents should be shame of using her to get easy money!

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David Amrine

August 15, 2021 at 9:59 pm

It feels almost ironic. How, with the invention of the smart phone, Steve Jobs accidentally pathologized his orphan complex unto the world, turning millions of kids every year into attention-deficit orphans by proxy. Life is weird. [8]

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One Day

August 15, 2021 at 10:14 pm

She will be a great mental health teacher for the whole world

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raychanmama

August 15, 2021 at 11:01 pm

This is so amazing 👏

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Clodagh Kate

August 15, 2021 at 11:05 pm

Amazing! ❤️

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김한량

August 15, 2021 at 11:10 pm

Thank you Molly

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Sword of Fire - Vee

August 15, 2021 at 11:26 pm

She obviously has good Relationship with her parents. This kid has alot to offer to her Generation😇😇

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Marion Ingold

August 15, 2021 at 11:36 pm

Every word Molly sais is true. But as a seven year old, shouldn‘t she be playing and roaming free somewhere, instead of already giving ted talks and taking so much responsability and the pressure of performing already on her shoulders? Sureley she didn‘t write every word of this talk herself, but she had to learn and rehearse it, which of course she did brilliantly. But I always ask myself, how much of this is actually the childs wish to do and how much do the parents influence and push them.

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Brenda Borres

August 15, 2021 at 11:40 pm

I don’t understand the thumbs down….first 5 years ain’t no good hey thumbs down people !

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Gabriella Boyle

August 15, 2021 at 11:46 pm

I teach 5 year olds….she was amazing and right! 💙👏🏼

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A M

August 16, 2021 at 12:21 am

Wonderful speech!

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Tooshka Ellwood

August 16, 2021 at 12:26 am

I love this <3 our family sold our house this year and moved to van life. Best change ever!

No more saying "I can't right now I'm busy" because I'm cleaning the house or doing the dishes, cooking, etc.

I get off work shower & change and we go do whatever we want!

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jychoi19

August 16, 2021 at 12:27 am

my baby is crying for my attention as i watch this

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Laura Scott

August 16, 2021 at 12:56 am

Every young person needs to see this and remember this. It is sooooo important!!

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mithinie

August 16, 2021 at 6:29 pm

A flawless not that easy 7 minutes speech at her age, she is amazing.
And her message is so true. I worked with kids for a year and I could see the difference between kids who’s parents where really involved with them and the ones where the TV was

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amira. salah46

August 16, 2021 at 6:54 pm

So wonderful

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KLR P

August 16, 2021 at 6:54 pm

Her parents did a good job in prepping her and getting her to do this

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Morongoe Maseretse

August 16, 2021 at 7:04 pm

Now imagine forcing kids and adults to wear masks 😷

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Mariya Dominic

August 16, 2021 at 7:37 pm

Im 22 and I still can’t speak like this😂😭. Idk if I should laugh or cry

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Rafaela Scheiwiller

August 16, 2021 at 7:46 pm

I don’t think I’ve seen a student presentation at university done this well. Hope she never loses her confidence

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Namakula Sylvia

August 16, 2021 at 7:53 pm

Listening to this beautiful baby lady broke my heart thinking about the children especially those in countries with wars and terrorism wondering abt the future that we are going to have 😢

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Via Dump Videos 😝

August 16, 2021 at 8:07 pm

Why people always sounds like this when they are speaking on Ted? Or is it just me being bothered by it? 😅😆

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Gideon Opu

August 16, 2021 at 8:31 pm

This one is a genius right inside the womb. Astonishing!!!

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MissaSissa

August 16, 2021 at 9:02 pm

Wow this actually brought tears to my eyes. I’m watching this while my baby plays on the floor, and though I spend a ton of time with her I find myself on my phone a lot too. I’ll definitely keep that in check.

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Greg Benson

August 16, 2021 at 9:03 pm

What’s amazing is that so many of these seemingly silly little things are either subconsciously taught to us by our culture or embedded in our biology. Almost everyone does those little things with babies, even if they’ve never had one or been taught to.

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David Declan Marizu

August 16, 2021 at 9:06 pm

😲.. This is a whole new level of confidence. Well done Molly, I see you changing the world 🌎

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Valar Morghulis

August 16, 2021 at 9:14 pm

When i was seven, i would grab my mom’s leg and cry if someone i didn’t know talked to me.
I admire this kid. She’s so great and she’s only 7! Way to go!

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Dervin Andrews

August 16, 2021 at 9:32 pm

WTF am I living in this planet??

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Mãnīã

August 16, 2021 at 10:22 pm

This is no different than child celebrities. Both are massively coached. One to entertain, and one to act and sound way more mature than her age. Stolen childhood…unhealthy.

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Kristi Jones

August 16, 2021 at 10:29 pm

Everyone stunned that a 7 year old speaks this well has never truly paid attention to children. They have a lot to say and even more to teach us grown ups!

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Emily December

August 16, 2021 at 10:53 pm

I’m crying. She is confident, bright and brilliant.
There are so many kids who grow up to be adults with CPTSD. This is a crisis. And she is sharing in a key way to prevent this from happening. It also helps if couples plan accordingly when having a family and space out having children especially if they notice a baby is in need of more trust and reassurance instead of having one kid after another.

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Kaka Kave

August 16, 2021 at 10:57 pm

This is awesome Molly…I appreciate you and your family.

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Ashley N Hill

August 16, 2021 at 11:25 pm

An amazing point. And wow 🤩 she’s amazing 😻

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김화영

August 17, 2021 at 12:36 am

Why there is no Korean subtitles??

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M S

August 17, 2021 at 12:38 am

Child actor. She didn’t write this but she sure was compelling. It’s an important message

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techno teaching

August 17, 2021 at 12:52 am

I am completely agree with her, i am speechless because she is an adult it s amazing

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sgmares

August 17, 2021 at 1:14 am

This vid should be required viewing for all adults all over the world…if only one person out of every two or even 300 took this child’s advice, the world would be a much better place for everyone. 💖😊✌🏽

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A. Abdur Rahman Sa'ad

August 17, 2021 at 1:22 am

She’s 7? Damn!

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