Experimentation, although dangerous, is a common behavior in young children.

They are exposed to fire early in life, and it signals some very wonderful things in their minds like birthday cakes, curling up by a warm fireplace on a cold night, campfires and barbecues. They watch us use fire again and again without anyone getting hurt, and, in fact, good things usually happen. They are maturing at a fast pace and everyday learning to do "grown-up things." They often see fire use as a skill to be mastered and don't fully understand what fire is.