Adversities Quote by Robert M. Sapolsky
““Pretty straightforwardly, the more categories of adversities a child suffers, the dimmer his or her chances of a happy, functional adulthood.45””
About This Quote
Source Book: Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst, 2017
Childhood adversity across multiple domains reduces the likelihood of a healthy, functional adult life.
In simple terms: Multiple hardships in childhood lower chances of a happy adult life.
Key Takeaway
Address and mitigate early adversities.
Themes
adversity
development
psychology
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
academic
informative
When to use this quote
- childhood trauma
- education reform
- mental health services
Key Concepts
resilience
social support
policy intervention
Questions to Reflect On
- What interventions can buffer adverse childhood experiences?
- How can societies reduce systemic sources of adversity?
A Different Perspective
Complex social factors make it hard to eliminate all adversities.
![“Sometimes adversity is what you need to face in order to [grow and] become successful. For that reason it makes sense to be grateful for adversities that help you grow, even if it is only in understanding and compassion for other's suffering.” quote by Zig Ziglar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a7f/zig-ziglar-263_adversities_sometimes-adversity-is-what-you-need-to_760119.jpg)
