The level of a child's IQ is related to the month of birthDoes the month of birth affect IQ?In my life, I always hear all kinds of things about the month of birth and personality, fortune and even career tendencies. But I never thought that a child's birth month could be related to their IQ!
Researchers at Harvard University conducted a seven-year study in which they conducted follow-up surveys and intelligence monitoring of babies born in different months. It was found that children born between September and October performed better in weight, height, and intelligence monitoring. This discovery has attracted a lot of attention because it is the first time to directly link the month of birth to intellectual development.
Not only that, but another study in the United States also found that children born in September and October tended to perform better in school Xi. And in the field of sports, a large number of excellent American football players are mostly born in these two months. Similarly, some studies in China have pointed out that among freshmen at some top universities, the percentage of students born in September and October is unusually high.
1. Why children born in September and October may have higher IQs.
The reason behind this phenomenon may be related to the environment during pregnancy and the environment in which the baby grows up after birth. First, for children born in September and October, their mothers usually experience pleasant spring weather during the first trimester. During this period, the warm and comfortable climate is conducive to the healthy growth of the fetus, especially the development of the brain.
In addition, these children will also encounter more suitable climatic conditions during the critical period of crawling and toddlering. Children born in September and October tend to be able to move freely in a warm environment during important stages of their gross motor development, which is very beneficial for the coordinated development of the brain and body.
2. Other influencing factors of IQ: parental education and companionship.
Of course, we can't just attribute a child's intellectual development to the month of birth. In fact, parental education and companionship are also very crucial factors. Frequent communication with children in the early years has a non-negligible impact on their language ability and IQ improvement. The accumulation of vocabulary and the improvement of language ability are closely related to the daily communication of parents.
In addition, the impact of education should not be underestimated. Studies have shown that for each additional year of schooling, a child's cognitive level improves by 1 to 5 points. This shows that systematic education is of great significance to the improvement of intelligence.
Finally, parental companionship and interaction are essential for a child's brain development. Through play, reading, and daily interaction, children's thinking skills and creativity develop rapidly. These daily parent-child activities not only enhance the emotional connection of the family, but also subtly promote the intellectual growth of the child.
While a child's birth month may have some impact on their IQ, it is not the only determining factor. Environmental factors, family education, parental companionship, and social interaction all contribute to a child's intellectual development. Therefore, as parents, we should pay more attention to how to create an environment in our daily life that is conducive to the overall development of our children, rather than focusing too much on their birth month.