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How much does early parental care/education (0 to 5 years) contribute to adult IQ, and general aptitude?
Under-discussed topic
Tom Sowell points to a study where first borns fare better in academics than later children
Also twins have a lower IQ than kids born singly
Under-discussed topic
Tom Sowell points to a study where first borns fare better in academics than later children
Also twins have a lower IQ than kids born singly
If this is indeed true, it further emphasizes the importance of two-parent families
Sticking together "for the sake of the children" does make sense
Also it is an argument for one spouse focusing more on the kids and the house as opposed to leaving childcare to nannies/daycare
Sticking together "for the sake of the children" does make sense
Also it is an argument for one spouse focusing more on the kids and the house as opposed to leaving childcare to nannies/daycare
The nature vs nurture arguments today don't touch on this enough because the implications may be politically inconvenient esp to progressives
The advocates of genetic determinism downplay nurture altogether
The other side talks up nurture, but not early child care specifically
The advocates of genetic determinism downplay nurture altogether
The other side talks up nurture, but not early child care specifically
Nurture may not be that useful beyond the age of 10
However its impact may be v v great in the first 4-5 years
However its impact may be v v great in the first 4-5 years
The implication ofcourse is -
Greater parental involvement in the early years
Women taking a break from work etc
Things that we don't want to discuss
Because it has a "reactionary" feel to it
Greater parental involvement in the early years
Women taking a break from work etc
Things that we don't want to discuss
Because it has a "reactionary" feel to it
