The first time seeing your baby, most mothers will not help but want to hug and kiss your baby immediately. However, have you noticed that very few fathers choose to cuddle and caress to show their father and son love? Is it true that the father often does not love the child like his mother
The same love for children, but have you ever wondered why the expression of paternity and mother-child love is often different? Is it always the mother who loves you more than your father?
Dad has a completely different way of expressing his feelings
In fact, according to research by Israeli experts, both mothers and fathers develop the hormone oxytocin, the love hormone that usually appears in the early months of new parents. In mothers, oxytocin levels will increase when expressing mother and child love through gestures of cuddling, caressing, talking or staring at the child's face. However, for fathers, this increase in hormone occurs only when the father and the baby get up, sit down, or play with the baby.
Unlike a mother who shows affection and concern for her child through words and daily caring gestures, fathers often devote all their time and mind to thinking about the child's development. Dad will pay attention to the baby's changes: the moment the baby can turn, walk or play soccer for the first time ... At the same time, he is also the one who helps me orient my development.
- Affects perception, language
Research by experts from the University of Michigan (USA) shows the important role of fathers in the development of language , cognitive ability and social skills of babies from toddler to toddler. is 5 years old. According to research, even when the mother is around, father's stress has a negative effect on the language and cognitive development of children aged 2-3 years. Another study at the University of Maryland School also found that thinking development, language and social skills outperformed children with full families.
- Affecting psychology
Research by experts from Vanderbilt University (USA) shows that girls who are loved and cared often by their fathers are less likely to face psychological problems and always feel emotional. seen protected, safe - peaceful. For boys, the father's role has a similar effect. According to research from Oxford University, boys who receive special care and love from their father are less likely to have moral problems as adults. Moreover, the father is also a role model for the son to follow, helping the children to realize themselves and control their emotions better.
Father's role in the development of a child's personality Whether a child develops physically and mentally well depends largely on family factors. So, like the mother, the father's role will have an important influence on the formation and development of a child's personality from birth to adulthood.
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