According to a study published in the journal Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences, children who had "hostile" parenting at age three were 1.5 times more likely to experience "high-risk" mental health symptoms by the age of nine in comparison to their peers.

Mrs. Ioannis Katsantonis, a doctorate researcher at the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge in the UK, explained that the fact that one in 10 children were in the high-risk category for mental health problems is very concerning.

Jennifer Symonds, Associate Professor in the School of Education at University College Dublin in Ireland, stated that the findings of the study show that parenting style does not completely determine mental health outcomes. For the study, the team charted the children`s mental health symptoms at ages three, five, and nine.

It was shown that 10% of the kids were at high risk for having poor mental health. According to the study, children who had hostile parenting were far more likely to belong to this group. They suggest that providing additional support to parents of children who are already deemed to be at risk may aid in preventing the emergence of these issues. 

Mrs. Katsantonis noted that the findings underscored the importance of early intervention and support for children who are at risk of mental health difficulties and that this should involve tailored support, guidance, and training for new parents. 

(Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/health/hostile-parenting-can-cause-lasting-mental-health-problems-in-kids-study-101680269835823.html )