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New suggests that the children of older mothers grow up to be . The study says children will also experience fewer behavioural and have fewer social and difficulties. Researchers from Aarhus University in Denmark looked at from a random sample of 4,741 mothers. Lead researcher Professor Dion Sommer said we become, "more flexible with age, more tolerant of other people". He said this could be the why older mothers do not scold and discipline their children as as younger mothers. He added that, "this style of can contribute to a positive psycho-social environment" as the child grows up.

The findings of the research showed that the age of the women while was about 31. Studies show that older mothers worry less during and are happier and more positive about becoming parents and towards their children in . This may mean they are more caring and of their children. Older mothers also tend to be in more relationships, they are better off financially and they have had a better . Researchers also found that children born to older mothers have a better language than those born to younger mothers. This may be older mothers spend more time with their children and talk to them more .

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