Recently I stumbled upon something that made me pause and reflect — something that hits close to home for many of us.It’s about the invisible threads that tie us to our parents from the moment we’re born.You see, science is now backing what many have suspected: the love and warmth we receive — or don’t receive — from our parents in our early years shapes who we become.It’s not just about whether we’ll be good at math or have a knack for painting; it’s about how we’ll treat other people.I guess many of us already knew this, but let’s see what the researchers found out.

The Science Behind Parental Bonding and Prosocial Behavior

I’ve got to tell you, this is a revelation.The researchers looked at over 10,000 kids born between 2000 and 2002 and followed them into adolescence.What they found was astonishing.Kids who felt the love and warmth from their parents at age three were not only mentally healthier but also kinder and more empathetic as they grew up.Now, I’m not a parent, but this hit me hard.