Do you know that children's brains stop growing in the womb or early childhood when there is chronic stress or their Mom or Dad fight.

The research shows smaller brains 12-18 years later in those children even after just one traumatic event in childhood or womb, like domestic violence, harsh criticism, fighting between parents, or watching violence on TV.

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AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M

Harsh criticism ? I can understand verbal abuse but harsh criticism ?

Carazaa · F

@AthrillatheHunt We should never really criticize anyone for any reason. It is better to teach by example or give good suggestions, or positive directions. You are right though that verbal abuse is toxic calling a child fat, lazy, stubborn, or rude and verbal abuse is harmful, but harsh critisism over long periods is also bad.

AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M

@Carazaa I thought you meant while the kid was still in the womb and harshly criticizing the mom .

Carazaa · F

@AthrillatheHunt Mom needs to have no stress while pregnant, because the baby is affected by it for the baby to be the healthiest, and ofcourse good nutrition, no alcohol is important too since alcohol even is tiny amounts goes into the amniotic fluid etc.