During the second stage of development, between the ages of 2 and 7, children are likely to show signs of egocentric behavior. They have a perspective of looking at things, and by their own observation they derive different contexts from different situations. A child does not understand that someone else’s opinions can be different from his perceptions. If a child believes in something and thinks that everyone else should also believe in it, then this type of thinking is called egocentric. Ego-centrism is when one thinks about himself, and only cares about his own need, desire and view. This type of behavior is vastly found in children but can also be observed in adults. Egocentric children have a tendency to be self-centered, self-serving and self-focused.What is Ego-centrism? Between the ages of 2 and 7, egocentric behavior raises its head in children, and it subsides gradually as the child grows older. Ego-centrism has effects on the child’s perception. A egocentric person f...