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There is a reason why fathers are called the head of the family. While babies perceive mothers to be protective and tender, fathers, on the other hand, come across as dominant and strong due to their towering physical personalities. Once a baby is born, families and close friends may indulge in a guessing-game of sorts regarding the resemblance of the baby to either of the parents. However, there are 5 traits which are a sure shot that the baby will inherit from his/her dad. Here are those traits:
1. Height
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Men generally are taller than women, barring a few exceptions. Most babies inherit the height of their father. Even in cases where the mother may be shorter, the child, especially boys, will still grow up to be taller than the mother’s height even if she/he do not match up to the father’s height.
2. Facial Symmetry
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Does your baby’s smile resemble his/her father’s? Does she/he have a similar squint of the eye or twitch of their nose? As babies grow older, their facial structure including their jaw bones or high cheekbones will show similar symmetry as their fathers’ something they are bound to inherit.
3. Food Preferences
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Very often kids, especially boys, look up to their father for influence and try to imitate them to the T. This extends to his choice of food as well. A mother’s perspective of healthy food for the baby may be different from that of the father, though both may be right. It is also quite common that while moms are generally busy preparing or serving dishes, babies often get to sit with the father for dining. This is one of the few times that a father gets to bond exclusively with the baby and he gives personal attention to what the baby eats. Barring the phase where the baby is only on formula or cereals, fathers generally end up sharing what’s on their plate and soon the baby acquires the same taste.
4. Sporty Physique
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If your husband attributes his great physique to his involvement in outdoor sports, most likely your baby will inherit both, the physique and the interest. The sports streak in men goes beyond watching matches on the TV. Since boyhood, men are used to playing cricket or football as a fun time off which helps them cultivate a good physique later on. This is why fathers are lovingly looked upon as best companions when it comes to indulging in some outdoor sporting activities like bicycle riding, roller skating or playing street matches. The more time a father invests in such activities with the baby, the better her/his physique gets.
5. Good Manners and Responsibility
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Imitation is the best form of flattery, they say. However, innocent little babies, especially boys, imitate their fathers to get their attention and affection. As they grow, they look up to their father as a benchmark for almost everything they do. This puts the father in a very responsible position and he ensures he’s at his behavioral best every time he’s around his little baby. However, good behavior is also a mother’s obligation.
Irrespective of what traits babies inherit from parents, they are born with their own sense of instincts, one of which is to mirror their parents’ behavior. Whatever you do, good or bad, think of the influence it’ll have on your baby. Good parenting is an art which can be mastered by thoughtfulness, love, and patience.
