Mothers supported by maternal grandparents less ‘strict and controlling’ according to new study

According to new research, mums whose parents help out with childcare are more likely show their children warmth than those with no support from the maternal side. By the time their children were aged four, the study found mothers supported by their parents were less strict and controlling than others. By the time their children reached the age of six, mothers supported by their own parents were found to be more engaged with positive parenting, demonstrating increased warmth, responsiveness, and providing a stimulating home environment. Associate Professor Pei Pei Setoh, director of NTU’s Early Cognition Lab said: "While maternal grandparents, paternal grandparents, and domestic helpers all have the potential to provide instrumental assistance and emotional encouragement when it comes to childcare duties, our study found that childcare support from maternal grandparents was the most beneficial."

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