I can't understand why there's so much ongoing debate and even ignorance about the effect of genetic inheritance and upbringing (what drives the personality). There is a large and growing amount of science research that shows just how important the early years are for a child's development, in particular the first year of life, to a babies brain, as shown by scans of all kinds, measurement of hormones and other neuro chemicals.
The research actually backs up a lot of studies from years ago, done by observing attachment of children and even monkeys, it is also for many many people just COMMON SENSE!- Give a child love, they respond with love, ignore a child they try to get attention, ignore a child for long enough, they give up, become withdrawn and problems go on and on in their life. I could write in far more detail, but I'd be here all night (not good for me!) and you'd probably get fed up reading, so I've attached a link to a short video (by Harvard university) that just starts to explain it.
developing child brain
I believe that this supports why early years funding to support potential new parents and new parents is vital.
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