Researches on the human mind have shown that the brain of an infant has connections that are not rigidly set.   However, if these connections are not further strengthened, they will just fade away.    If the parents understand how precious and wonderful this stage of growth is, they will exert some time and effort to keep on talking sense, imparting knowledge, and praising the child.  Just imagine how much aggravation and struggle they are saving the child in school by giving him/her the head start now.  Not only are the connections being strengthened, the child's self-esteem and self-confidence are also being developed.  Two birds in one stone for minimal costs, but with tons of patience, and lots of fun, isn't it worth all the efforts?  Think of it this way, there are many of us who will spend lots of  time and efforts training our dogs, and even hire dog trainer to help us.  Why don't we also invest the time and effort to help our next generation get a head start?

The seeds that the parents sow at this stage will produce a bountiful harvest for the baby as he grows up and a peaceful, worry-free retirement for the parents.   The best compliment a mother could receive is when her grown-up son asks:  "Would you also give my kid the head start you had provided me? "