Not only facial features but also height, intelligence, and personality traits are inherited from both parents. However, some characteristics are passed down from just one parent… Let’s explore those traits in your child to see whom they’ve inherited from.
1. Both Parents Contribute 50% of Genetic Height to Their Child
According to scientists, the genetic makeup from both parents is a crucial factor in determining a child’s height.
70% of a child’s height is inherited from their parents, with a contribution of 35% from the father and 35% from the mother.
The remaining 30% of a child’s height depends on nutrition, starting from the prenatal stage through infancy and into adulthood.
2. Mothers Pass Down Intelligence to Their Children
In addition to genetic factors, the environment, living conditions, nutrition, and education significantly influence the development of a child’s intelligence.
According to researchers, genetics account for 50%-60% of the influence on intelligence. An intelligent mother is likely to give birth to children who are exceptionally smart, with a greater transfer of intelligence to sons.
This phenomenon is primarily related to the X chromosome in females. Females have two X chromosomes, while males have only one. Therefore, mothers play a crucial role in passing on intelligence to their children.
3. Fathers Pass Down Personality Traits to Their Children
According to the laws of inheritance regarding personality and appearance, a child’s personality is largely inherited from the father. Personality begins to form in the womb, but it is heavily influenced by external environmental factors, with fathers often having a significant impact, sometimes even more than mothers.
In this regard, the father’s influence on daughters is greater than on sons.
Psychological experts assert that fathers play an essential role in shaping the personality and character of their daughters. They can impart numerous life lessons and experiences to their daughters, enriching and deepening their personalities.
