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Altruism may begin in infancy: These signs may indicate your child is born kind

The way your baby acts can tell a lot about the kind of person he/she will become later. Researchers say altruism signs emerge even earlier than we thought.

By: Longjam Dineshwori   | | Updated: February 5, 2020 3:58 pm
Tags: Babies  Infants  
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According to scientists, babies display first signs of altruism earlier than we thought. © Shutterstock

Altruism or selfless concern for the well-being of others may begin in infancy, according to a new study. Also Read - Babies understand counting years earlier than accepted

Researchers at the University of Washington concluded it after observing nearly 100 babies. They found that nearly all the 19-month-old toddlers gave a tasty snack to a stranger in need, even when hungry. Also Read - Drugs treating your retinal diseases can harm growing infants: Study



Apart from showing that infants engage in altruistic behaviour, the finding also suggest that early social experiences can shape altruism – said researchers. Also Read - Infants with eczema more vulnerable to food allergies and asthma

The researchers also found that children with siblings and from certain cultural backgrounds were especially likely to help, indicating that infant altruism is flexible. Many previous studies have shown positive influences of having siblings and cultural backgrounds that place value on how much an individual feel connected to others.

Signs of Altruism in Babies

The way your baby acts can tell a lot about the kind of person he/she will become. According to scientists, babies display first signs of altruism earlier than we thought.

Earlier, scientists believed that toddlers younger than two years old exhibit signs of altruism — selfless concern for the well-being of others. But in 2018, a study published in the journal PLOS Biology suggested that these signs emerge even earlier than we thought. The behaviour of a baby who is less than one year old can reliably predict whether it will display altruistic behaviour by the time it’s 14 months old. Here are some siggs, according to studies, that may indicate your child is born kind.

  • Very attentive and aware of its surrounding
  • Exhibiting surprise when people are not treated fairly
  • Responding to others in distress
  • Pay close attention to fearful faces
  • Willing to give up food, even when hungry

Altruistic people typically put others first and truly care about the people around them, whether they are related to them or not. They feel good after helping someone. They will volunteer in community work, donate money to relief efforts, and offer help before someone asks for it. Researchers say our brain functions influence how altruistic and selfless we may be.

Published : February 5, 2020 3:52 pm | Updated:February 5, 2020 3:58 pm
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