> I am not an expert on this subject matter but I suspect much of the required structure for younger kids is only a necessity due to constant restrictions and

> I am not an expert on this subject matter but I suspect much of the required structure for younger kids is only a necessity due to constant restrictions and monitoring that's been put in place by modern society. In other words, we are not giving enough space to develop on their own terms and explore their surroundings. It's mentioned by Piaget that kids are inherently ego-centric at that level, and likely won't share. It think it's a generally relative thing for them to be very self-centered at that age.