The Parent-Child Relationship
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The Impact of Dad Deprivation on Telomeres
This chapter discusses the findings of a research on telomeres, which are cells in our body that prevent diseases and affect life expectancy. It reveals that when boys and girls have access to their fathers by the age of nine and a half, they are likely to have longer telomeres, indicating a longer life expectancy. However, when children are deprived of their fathers, the telomeres are shorter, especially in boys. The chapter emphasizes the impact of dad deprivation on both sexes and suggests ways for single moms to provide balance and support for their children.
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