"For this study, researchers studied data from over 2,000 identical twins from birth until they turned 18. The children of mothers who showed their twins more "affection" and "warmth" were more open, thoughtful, and even-tempered as adults. These results suggest that "affectionate" mothering, such as empathy and attunement, influences a child's development across their lifespan. According to the researchers, "positive maternal parenting" may foster resilient personality characteristics, such as openness, thoughtfulness, and agreeableness."
"Unfortunately, many of us were raised with parents or caregivers who did the opposite. When we were sad, they may have said, "Stop all of your whining, or I will give you something to really whine about." Or when we got angry, perhaps they said, "What is wrong with you? Stop being a drama queen!" Parents who utter these words are often repeating the wounds of their childhoods. But it's never too late to forge a new path forward."
Researchers analyzed data from over 2,000 identical twins from birth to age 18 and found that mothers who showed greater affection and warmth had children who became more open, thoughtful, and even-tempered adults. Positive maternal parenting appears to foster resilient personality traits such as openness, thoughtfulness, and agreeableness, which associate with relationship, work, and physical health benefits. Affectionate parenting, defined as attunement and emotional responsiveness, builds secure attachment by seeing and tending to children's emotional worlds. Many caregivers, however, invalidate children's feelings, often repeating their own wounds. Education in emotions enables parents to change patterns and forge healthier paths.
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