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		patatino on Aug 24, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why do arrays start at 0? My 4 year old starts at 0 when asked to count, so proud! Never said a thing about starting at 0.

thetwentyone on Aug 24, 2022 | [–]

They point at 3 apples and goes "0,1,2" naturally?

jcelerier on Aug 24, 2022 | [–]

Look at your 4 year old's ruler. What's the first number on it?

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