Gentle Parenting Can Reduce Conflict In Families And Give Children Sense Of Purpose

"A new study from Washington University in St. Louis suggests that adults who have a hard time finding their sense of purpose in life possibly had more conflict with their mothers in their early elementary school years. Patrick Hill is a co-author of the study and said that their research leads them to believe that a purposeful path in life starts early, and well before we even start to consider goals for our adult life. He adds that their research shows that it’s actually the perception of the conflict held by the child that impacts their sense of purpose as he or she ages, and the relationship with his/her mother is key."