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The Evolved Nest Approach Fosters Children’s Well-Being
Millions of years ago, our species established childraising practices that shaped children to be cooperative and intelligent. What are these long-established practices?
By Darcia Narvaez
New parents today often are given conflicting information about how to raise their children. This was not always the case. Millions of years ago, our species established childraising practices that shaped children to be cooperative and intelligent. These practices were passed from one generation to another through children’s observation and practice before they became parents. With civilization, industrialization, and other historical trends, these practices have diminished and sometimes have been replaced by practices that have outcomes opposite to the original ones.