High IQ is not only due to genetics

You have many opportunities to increase your child's intelligence with good nutrition and education, because studies show that genetic factors only determine 70% of IQ.

In a study in Norfolk, Virginia, USA, mothers who received more nutrition during pregnancy gave birth to a child with a higher IQ than normal (children tested at 3-4 years of age). ). This supplement contains vitamins B1, B2, B3 and iron. Many similar studies have demonstrated that the differences in IQ of children receive reasonable supplemental nutrition when they are fetuses or early years, compared with other children.

According to a study by Michigan Children's Hospital in Detroit (USA), children exposed to high levels of violence will have lower IQ and reading ability than their peers. Scientists looked at 299 first grade students, including those who heard gunshots, saw others being beaten or stabbed. They found that in children with high levels of exposure to violence, IQ scores 7.5 points lower than children with less exposure. The test results of reading ability of children exposed to violence and mental injury are also 9.8 points lower than other children.

There are many other studies that show that IQ is influenced by many environmental factors. And this means that parents can improve their intelligence. By providing you with a good diet right from your pregnancy, giving your child a positive, healthy environment, treating children with love and kindness, you will help your child be smart. than intellectual property inherited from parents.

For young children, parents can develop their children's intelligence with games that match the psychological age, simple exercises like " learn to play ". While participating in such fun, children grow up very much.

Dr.Huynh Van Son , Ho Chi Minh City University of Education