Day Quote by Andrea Leadsom
“If you're left to scream and scream day after day, your levels of cortisol remain high, and you develop a slight immunity to your own stress, so what you find is babies who have been neglected tend to become risk-takers.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on stress and child development, 2019
Chronic stress keeps cortisol high, leading to reduced stress sensitivity and increased risk‑taking in neglected children.
In simple terms: Constant stress changes brain, making kids more daring.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and reduce prolonged stress in children.
Themes
stress
development
risk behavior
parenting
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
psychological
educational
When to use this quote
- child neglect
- parental burnout
- school counseling
- mental health interventions
Key Concepts
cortisol
neuroplasticity
immunity to stress
Questions to Reflect On
- How does chronic stress alter a child's decision making?
- What can caregivers do to lower cortisol levels?
A Different Perspective
Stress effects can be mitigated with supportive environments and early intervention.
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