Wealthy Child Molester Gets Probation, Wouldn't Fare Well In Prison

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

What is the earliest age of memory for most people, especially for allegedly traumatic events? I remember both good and bad things from when I was in preschool (4) and elementary school (5). I'm almost 40.

Is it unreasonable for an 11 year old to remember something from the age of 3? Not if grown adults can remember something from preschool and elementary school.

The issue would be having a detailed memory that includes the full context and correct interpretation/translation of events.

Memories at those young ages are very susceptible to modification.

http://faculty.washington.edu/eloftu...cles/sciam.htm

I've seen 4 year olds totally convinced that their father molested them. Fortuanately, in those cases, the forensic interview ruled it out. That doesn't mean that a well-researched parent couldn't train the kid up well enough to pass the interview.