How Childhood Experiences Affects Our Adult Life

Ever wondered why the people around you are so different from each other? Ever felt why you are not able to socialize as good as one of your friends who does it so easily? All these could be the result of the childhood experiences each one of us had gone through!

An adult acquires a personality trait based on the experiences he had to undergo as a child. There is a myth amongst the people that we inherit our personalities, however, it is not so, instead, we develop the traits as a result of the environment we lived in, thoughts of the people we lived with & the way we were nurtured.

For example, when a child is brought up by an over-protective family he will develop a sense of insecurity and fear from the world as he was taught that it’s unsafe. When such kids grow up and become an adult, circumstances might force them to deal with strangers & stay away from their family. And at that time, their fear will take another form. A kid raised in a fearful environment might not have the courage to take the risk in life or trying something new, and always chooses to confine himself in his comfort zone and there ends his life, as there is a great saying “Your life starts where your comfort zone ends”

Another example is of a child who is bullied or neglected. When a child faces such bitter experience, it will have a negative impact on the self-esteem of the grown man for the rest of his life unless you, as a parent, take corrective actions at the right time.

Therefore, childhood experiences affect human behavior and personality in adulthood. Childhood is said to the golden period of one’s life. As a parent, it’s your responsibility to make sure that your children have a wonderful childhood. In many cases, children are the reflection of their parents. Yes, they become what they see. If you disrespect your spouse, parents or any other people, one day your kid will also do the same with you and others.

Hence, it’s in your hands to be a mentor and guide them in the right direction, tell them how beautiful this life, teach them good thoughts. Not all have kids, there are many who are longing for it and if you have one, you are fortunate. And you owe to ensure a great childhood for your children.   

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