26 scientific ways your childhood influences your success as an adult

A lot of what goes on when we're kids can affect how we behave as adults.

Of course, no one can say for sure how to ensure that a happy child will be a successful adult. Nevertheless, psychological research has highlighted several childhood experiences that could have a resounding influence on our adult lives.

Here's some of what we know about how your childhood influences your success as an adult:

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