Does someone become late-bloomer because they had a bad childhood?

Question

If as a child, if he/she had to go through shocking events such as verbal abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, does it result in his/her brain to not develop fully and result in him/her becoming a late bloomer?

Answer 1

In my experience, a bad childhood can cause some people to be "late-bloomers". They spend most of their time and energy trying to either cope with or push down their feelings than those with a "normal" childhood. But, it has nothing to do with the person's brain, it's just their emotions.

I have met some very intelligent people who have some deep emotional issues caused by a bad childhood. They don't always show their intelligence, usually due to lack of confidence in themselves.

However, I cannot say that there are not people who have/had issues developing due to a bad childhood. My guess would be that this is not a physical issue as much as an emotional one. Ignorance is bliss, and for one who has been through much trauma, that ignorance may be their biggest comfort.

Answer 2

Actually yes.
I read an article on it last year. I'm evidence of it too. I'm 15 and I'm a late bloomer. I wasn't abused or anything but my parents got divorced when I was twelve and that was pretty traumatic. It doesn't sound that bad but it definitely had its effects.

Answer 3

there are a lot of theories in psychology about child development - how experiences during childhood affect the person when he grows up. but we, as human beings, have choices - it's either we choose to blame the past for what we are now or choose to live life as a better person ---- a person who have good outlook about life because of a good and a not-so-good past. because we are our own choices...

Answer 4

Yes, this can be true.And the later it is, the worse it is, because many years go by being unfullfilled, and there can be regret.