is there a difference between "childish" and "child-like" in your mind?
actually my question is more, what exactly is the difference and is it the same trait manifesting in positive & negative facets or is it two or more distinct traits- and how correlated are they / how do they develop?
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Reply · May 28, 2025@ZyMazza haha but i mean assume they're like, toddlers...?Reply · Sep 18, 2023@chaosprime this was something I was thinking abt earlier today w childish vs childlike- maintaining openness & curiosity & mental flexibility as a…Reply · Mar 18, 2023@MySubliminalMSG so is it better if a child suffers than is happy?Reply · Oct 30, 2021@kulpability 🙄 they're both juvenile, but this one is so reminiscent of New Shepherd at least it's funny too.