India, May 23 -- Without a shadow of doubt, parenting style influences a child's development, and in the long run, childhood shapes their personality and worldview. There can be lasting impacts on a child's development based on how parents guide them.

A study published in Economics and Human Biology identified a parenting technique that may come across as productive for the child but comes with dangerous drawbacks that may hurt the child's development.

The researchers identified a strict parenting style called the 'tiger mom' approach. This style involves high academic expectations and pushing children to excel among their peers and in school.

They examined data from the 2014 China Family Panel Studies, a large survey covering families...