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The Duchess of Cambridge has just published the first study she has worked on regarding the impact of the early years of life in adulthood.

Kate Middleton has indeed embarked on the project

5 Big Questions on the Under Fives

(ie, "5 big questions on the under-five") for the Royal Foundation.

This first survey, carried out by Ipsos MORI, was submitted to parents, caregivers, teachers, childcare workers and families.

More than 500,000 people took part.

Their answers have been put into perspective with other "public research for the biggest study ever in the UK into the first years of life," Kate Middleton said in a video on Instagram.

A national debate against the backdrop of the impact of the pandemic

As the future Queen of England notes in another video, if food is the top essential requirement for 98% of respondents, “only 1 in 4 people recognize the specific importance of the first five years of life. a kid ".

The study also shows that only "10% of parents say they take time to look after their own well-being", while "90% consider the mental health and well-being of parents to be essential for good development. of a child ”.

This research also took into account the Covid-19 pandemic.

"Very worryingly, more than a third of parents expect the Covid pandemic to have a negative long-term impact on their mental well-being."

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Through this research, the Duchess of Cambridge wishes to open a national debate in the United Kingdom on childhood and the solutions to be provided in order to stem the problems that can arise in adulthood, particularly concerning addiction, mental illness or becoming homeless.

The Royal Foundation site also figures the "estimated cost" of late support by social services: 17 billion pounds.

Kate Middleton is due to give a keynote at the Early Years Forum this Friday to present the results of her work.

This study comes as Boris Johnson is still being criticized for initially refusing to extend food aid to the UK's poorest children.

He changed his mind under pressure from 23-year-old footballer Marcus Rashford, who plays for Manchester United and had the help as a child.

The athlete has meanwhile been elevated to the rank of Member of the British Empire (MBE) by Queen Elizabeth II for service to the kingdom.

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