Photo: GettyWho would argue:There is nothing good in talking in raised tones, especially when talking to a child. But who would have thought that children suffer from shouting much more than we think... Specialists from the University of Iowa conducted a large-scale study, the results of which are published on the website of the educational institution. About 450 people aged 12 took part in the experiment, they were observed until they turned 20. Scientists observed the indicators of physical development of children and the microclimate in their families and came to very interesting conclusions. The fact that aggression from parents negatively affects the health of the child was expected. Experience has shown that children who were constantly shouted at grew up weaker, they had a decrease in cardiovascular activity and chronic inflammatory processes. But here's what's interesting: in addition to everything, they had a higher body mass index!
Photo: GettyAnd finally, the most unexpected moment.As it turned out, the consequences of aggression took place even if only one parent showed it, while the other at the same time surrounded the child with warmth and affection. “Toughness in raising a child leads to serious problems with his health, and it does not matter whether the other parent tries to be a “good cop” and compensate for the rude behavior of the first,” says the lead author of the study, Thomas Schofield. So parents should be softer - and, by the way, not only with the child, but also with each other. As recently , in families where mom and dad often show love and tenderness towards each other, children grow up healthier.
