Health Issue: Holding of babies key....

Hoilding of babies key

to male bonding

London: Males have a better chance of bonding with one another when carrying an infant, suggests a new study.

       The research, carried out among Barbary macaque monkeys, revealed that a baby's presence immediately breaks down barriers. This study shows that babies serve as social tools and explains why human fathers brandish new babies to every one they meet. Male macaques who carry babies around with them tend to become more popular among their peers.

      According to Dr Rachel Andrew, psychologist who specialises in families and children, men often use their children when they want to impress friends, reports The Scotsman.

      "New dads are very proud of their offspring and you often hear men saying they took their baby round to show it of to people. You certainly see that sort of behavior amongst groups of men with babies,in a similar way to how dads with older children like to compare their child's football skills or how clever their child is." ?Andrew said.