The mother is good or not

A woman who becomes a good mother or not is more or less genetic. A new study recently stated that scientists have identified a gene responsible for this.

According to Live Science, the gene AVPR1A , especially one of its alleles called RS3 , is considered to be the reason why a woman can become a good mother. This discovery was published in the Royal Society's Biology Letter, which contributes to adding evidence to the concept of genetics that may affect the ability to raise children.

One of the people responsible for this study, Professor Ariel Knafo of the Department of Psychology, Hebrew University, said: "Based on previous studies and based on our results, they are I can conclude that some parental behaviors such as support, sensitivity, responsibility . are influenced by genetics. "

Scientists have found a gene that determines whether a woman becomes a "good" mother.

Knafo and his colleagues conducted this study with the participation of 135 mothers. Mothers will interact with their 3.5-year-old twins. Through observing the interaction process, scientists will record and evaluate the behavior of the mother.

The results showed that 35% of mothers with AVPR1A RS3 alleles were irritable to younger than usual. This allele is also thought to be related to ailment, a mental condition characterized by difficulty in communicating and forming relationships.

The RS3 Alen is thought to cause bad effects in parenting. However, scientists also argue that environmental factors, along with the "support" of other genes, can reduce the negativity of RS3. Parents with this allele can participate in parenting training programs.

The other good news is that if women try to improve their motherhood skills, they can erase the negative effects of genes in their children. Cathi Propper, a scientist at the University of North Carolina, said: "The infant stage is an important stage in the behavioral development process. Although this process will continue to change over time, work Good parenting always has a positive effect even if the child inherits genes that adversely affect behavior. "