THE Duchess of Cambridge has urged ministers to help teach kids how to manage their emotions — and avoid “addiction, self harm or suicide” later.
Kate, 40, in a pink Alexander McQueen suit, told an audience at the Royal Society in London: “Our first five years have such a significant impact on our later life outcomes.”
Kate said: "The importance of early years is clearly underestimated.
"We know that only a minority of people understand the critical importance of the first five years of a child's life, and this is what we really do need to change.
"If we can teach children to manage their emotions and feelings at a young age, it will help them avoid having to turn to addiction, self harm or suicide even in later life.
"Together we have a huge opportunity here to help shape the future."
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