When it comes to factors that economists measure and look for, [[Nature Beats Nurture]] on the whole. While parenting _is_ important, once you get the big obvious things right (like making sure your kid knows they are loved), most other choices don't really matter to the long-term success of your kid. The best advice you can give to parents is: > [!tip] Lighten up and try to have a good time with your life. Once you get the basics right, who you are matters more than what you do. **** # More ## Source - [[Don't Trust Your Gut]] ## Related - [[Nature Beats Nurture]]