Kate Middleton is sounding the alarm.
In a new column for the
Telegraph
, published on November 25, the Princess of Wales sheds light on a subject that is dear to her: education, from early childhood.
Prince William's wife says that the period from pregnancy to the first five years of a child's life is crucial to "establishing the fundamental foundations that allow us to flourish as individuals, with each other. others, as a community and as a society.
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“Over the past ten years, talking to a wide range of experts about how to deal with societal problems such as poor mental and physical health, I have become increasingly sure of one thing: if we want to create a healthier and happier society for future generations, we must start by understanding and acknowledging the unique importance of the first five years of life", writes Kate Middleton, herself very invested in the education of her three children George, Charlotte and Louis.
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A “determined” princess
Kate Middleton a strong supporter of the cause of children and mental health.
And for good reason: the princess has noticed how much of the problems she has encountered in some adults stem, most of the time, from childhood.
"It's how we develop through our experiences, relationships and interactions at this very young age that determines everything from our ability to form relationships and be successful at work, to our mental and physical health at work. adulthood”, she underlines in her editorial for the
Telegraph
.
Very committed therefore, Kate Middleton announced in June 2021 the creation of the Royal Foundation Center for Early Childhood, an organization whose objective is to promote awareness and research on the impact of the first years of life.
"But we don't do enough," said Charles III's daughter-in-law.
If we are to address the complex challenges we face today, such as homelessness, violence and substance abuse, which are so often linked to poverty and poor mental health, we must do all that is in our power to properly educate our children and those who care for them.”
By way of conclusion, Kate Middleton is firm.
“I am determined to continue to shed light on this issue and to do all I can to focus more on those crucial early years for the youngest members of our society – they are, after all, our coming."
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