Family life has a big impact on how kids think and learn when they are young. Here’s how it works:

1. Parenting Styles:

   • When parents are warm and set clear rules (this is called authoritative parenting), their kids tend to do better in school. Studies show that these kids score 10-15% higher on IQ tests compared to kids with strict or very lenient parents.
   • A study found that 40% of kids with supportive parents had good verbal skills by age 5. In contrast, only 20% of kids from homes where parents were neglectful reached that same level.

2. Parental Engagement:

   • When parents get involved and help with learning, kids learn better. For instance, children whose parents read to them every day score 1.4 times higher on reading tests than kids who aren’t read to often.
   • According to the National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP), families that take part in educational programs see their kids’ test scores go up by an average of 3.3 points.

3. Siblings and Home Environment:

   • Having brothers and sisters can help kids think better. Kids with siblings often learn to solve problems together when they play.
   • A caring home, filled with things like books and educational toys, can lead to a 20% boost in how well kids develop their thinking skills.

Overall, family structures are very important in helping young kids grow and learn.