They say that we all come from childhood. All our problems, all achievements - all from there. Although about the "all" - it's probably still bust. But some scientific evidence that it is childhood determines what kind of person will, when it grows up, after all. Here, for example, recently in the British Economic Journal were published the results of a large-scale study. Scientists from the University College of London and the University of Essex watched the lives of 8,000 children and their mothers for 16 years. And they found out that the children who were given their mothers at least half an hour a day grow up, as a rule, more sociable, intelligent and learn better.Photo:GettyImagesIt turns out that it is especially important to pay attention to a child from the age of three to seven. Children whose mothers read to them and helped them with their homework developed their cognitive abilities and inclination to self-study much more strongly. And if a mother also goes for walks with her child, goes to the movies, plays, sings or draws, then their social skills skyrocket. — Children whose parents spend more time teaching their child study better and build a successful career. And children who were more entertained than taught grow up less aggressive and fit better into different social groups, — explained Marco Francisconi, a professor at the University of Essex and one of the authors of the study. The scientists especially emphasized that it is not at all necessary to put life under your child’s feet in order to raise him to be successful and social. It is enough to devote a little time to them to develop their cognitive and social skills. But, as in any other important matter, regularity is needed here – the child needs your attention every day. “There is no general recipe here, but based on the results of our research, I would say that it is enough to spend just half an hour a day with the child to see a real difference,” says Marco Francisconi. “It requires minimal effort from parents. And the changes in the lives of children will be simply colossal.”