Washington, Sep 22: It is an all-too-common scenario that parents often disagree with their children about what makes a suitable partner and try to influence their mate's choice.
And now, a new study has found an evolutionary explanation for why some parents try to control who their children pair up with.
The study by a University of Bristol researcher showed that this conflict over mate choice may be rooted in an evolutionary conflict over resources.
Dr Tim Fawcett teamed up with scientists at the University of Groningen and found that parents tend to give more resources to children whose partners provide less support,.
And now, a new study has found an evolutionary explanation for why some parents try to control who their children pair up with.
The study by a University of Bristol researcher showed that this conflict over mate choice may be rooted in an evolutionary conflict over resources.
Dr Tim Fawcett teamed up with scientists at the University of Groningen and found that parents tend to give more resources to children whose partners provide less support,.
- 9/22/2013
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