Washington: According to recent University of Georgia research, being a protective parent may prepare your children for a better adult life. The study found that growing up in places where gunshots are common and heat and electricity are unreliable can lead to pain and other physical health limitations in adulthood. But being involved in your child's life, such as knowing their friends or where they're hanging out after school, can help counteract those effects, according to the new research. "Early life experiences really affect physical and mental well-being throughout our lifespan," said Kelsey Corallo, lead author of the study and a recent doctoral graduate from UGA's Department of Psychology.
