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Want to raise a compassionate, moral child? Get Neolithic say researchers at the University of Notre Dame

The child rearing practices in hunter-gatherer societies result in children with better mental health, greater empathy and conscience development, and higher intelligence in children, says psychology professor Darcia Narvaez, who specializes in the moral and character development of children.

It would make sense that the way humans grew up for 99% of our history might have an impact on human development.

via Old ways best in childrearing – think Neolithic. – Science Fair: Science and Space News – USATODAY.com.