Transcript of The Evolution of Parenting

The Evolution of Parenting

Beginning the Evolution of Parenting
Parenting has most likely developed due to offspring's needing more care
Some life history conditions that favored parenting evolution
High death rates
Low adolescent survival
High death rates in adults
Life History Along With Parenting
Caregiver and offspring have to make the same life history decisions
This is based off of the genetic interests of the caregiver and the offspring