Research: Strict parenting may genetically predispose child to depression
The way the body interprets the children's DNA can change as a result of strict parenting
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The way the body interprets the children's DNA can change as a result of strict parenting
Researchers say an authoritarian style changes the wiring of a kid's brain, making them more likely to develop mental health issues.
According to the study, manipulation or harshly punishing a child can alter the way the body reads their DNA.
According to the study, manipulation or harshly punishing a child can alter the way the body reads their DNA.
The study, presented at the annual conference of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology, in Vienna, started by asking more than 1,100 children aged 12 to 16 about their parents.