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Lifestyle: Importance of positive neighbour if teens don't develop mother-child bond

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Washington: According to research from the University of Michigan, teens who live in communities with trustworthy and active people can still learn critical social skills that were not developed early in life.

Previous studies have shown the importance of early mother-child bonding that contributes to teens having social skills, such as positive behaviours that optimize relationships with others, solid academic performance and self-management of emotions.

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