Intelligence is inherited

Scientists at king's College London, after studying more than 6,500 pairs of twins, came to the conclusion that two-thirds of the child's intelligence depends on the DNA of the parents.

During the observations of the twins, their achievements at school, the researchers found: 62 percent of the difference depended on genes received from their parents, the remaining 38% can be explained by "environmental" factors that include a wide range of things from upbringing to health and diet.

In addition to tests of intellectual development, adolescents were interviewed on a range of issues, including personality traits, behavior and their confidence in themselves and their abilities. The analysis of the responses of the twins and the examination results showed that genes involved in all, in the development of intelligence, faith in itself, and the child's perception of home and school life.

Psychiatrist Eva Krapohl: "Previous work has already established that educational level is inherited. In this study, we wanted to find out why that is so. Our study shows that the heritability of educational achievement is much more than just intelligence — it is the combination of many qualities, which are all inherited in different degrees.

It is important to note that heritability does not mean that all is pre-determined. It simply means that children differ in how easily they are trained and that most of these differences depend on genetics. Researchers say that children may benefit from more individualized learning, with lessons adapted to their needs. You can improve the exam results, trying to increase the confidence of the child or change his perception. Although the nature is more important than education, this does not mean that teachers and teaching are not important.