There are countless of studies regarding parenting and it looks like the end to these discoveries or findings won't stop for as long as there are people seeking the truth. Some facts to raising children, however, do not involve rocket science. Some studies backed by data analysis and years of work are actually just common sense.
Rosa Silverman of the Telegraph raised some parenting truths she believes do not actually need proof from science. Some of these include facts like mothers caring for babies do experience sleep deprivation, or pain during pregnancy labor is unbearable, or having a child is expensive.
Experts, however, feel the need to research on these matters to confirm common knowledge with scientific proof. It apparently just becomes more believable for some people.
For instance, a study published as recently as February 2017 via American Academy of Neurology confirmed sleep-deprivation happens in mothers even as this fact has existed for centuries. A study on pregnancy labor confirmed many moms demand epidural because no one actually enjoys the physical pain. Once again, this is a no-brainer.
A marketing research established that raising one child cost $233,610 in America, per CNN Money. No one actually said it won't cost anything to have a child, but now here is proof of how expensive it could get.
So why are there moms and dads who need scientific proof? Psychologist Gwen Dewar via Parenting Science termed this as evidence-based parenting.
Experts trained in anthropology, psychology, neuroscience, pediatrics and other related fields continue to pursue parenting truths because some moms or dads want to make a more informed decision in the way they raise their kids. Some common sense truths can be irrational for other parents, hence they look for a science-based analysis.
Are you a fan of evidence-based parenting or do you go by gut instinct and common sense? What do you think about this topic, parents? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
