Whose IQ does the baby inherit?

A baby's IQ is an issue that many people are concerned about, because every parent hopes that the baby can have a smart mind. One of the factors that determine a baby's IQ is the mother's genes. Generally speaking, the mother's intelligence will determine the baby's intelligence to a certain extent. Of course, IQ can also be cultivated, so for babies who lack innate strength, their intelligence can be developed.

1. Whose genes influence height? Parents each take half

Under the premise of nutritional conditions, 70% of the initiative of a child's height is in the hands of his parents. The parents' genetics are the main factor determining the child's height, because 35% of the factors that determine height come from the father and 35% from the mother. If both parents are short, then it depends on the baby's 30% acquired efforts.

2. Whose genes are more responsible for intelligence? Mother

Intelligence is somewhat hereditary, but is also influenced by acquired factors such as environment, nutrition, and education. According to scientists, genetics accounts for about 50%-60% of the influence on intelligence. In terms of genetics, if the mother is smart, the child she gives birth to will mostly be smart. If it is a boy, he will be even smarter. The reason for this is that the genes related to human intelligence are mainly concentrated on the X chromosome. Women have two X chromosomes and men only have one, so the mother's intelligence plays a more important role in heredity.

To prove this point, let's first review high school biology knowledge: How do boys and girls come about?

Boys are XY, X (egg) comes from the mother and Y (sperm) comes from the father.

Girls are XX, X (egg) comes from the mother, and X (sperm) comes from the father.

So whether the baby is a boy or a girl is the husband’s fault, don’t blame the mother’s belly for not being able to bear the baby.

3. How to make your baby smarter

In addition to genetic factors, the acquired environment is also important for children's IQ, such as nutrition, education, and growth atmosphere. If parents do the following things, their children will be smarter:

1. Spend more time with your children

What children need most in their childhood is the company of their parents, which can give them a sufficient sense of security and a positive and cheerful attitude. In the process of communicating with children, it can improve their language expression and logical thinking ability.

2. Encourage your children more

The more children are praised, the smarter they become. Encourage and praise your children more often and let them try things boldly. You can praise him regardless of success or failure. What is important to praise is not the result but the process, such as "you are very careful", "the color matching is very good", etc. Affirm the child's efforts and let him understand that only hard work can bring rewards.

3. Put fewer restrictions on children

Children like to use their bodies to perceive the world and explore everywhere, thereby learning new things, satisfying their curiosity, and promoting the intellectual development of their brain. Some parents worry that their children will get their clothes dirty if they run around or that it is unsafe, so they restrict their children by saying “you can’t go” or “you can’t do something”. In fact, as long as safety is guaranteed, letting children explore to their heart’s content is very beneficial to their growth.