Monday, 19 June 2006

More support for less house-cleaning!

From The Toronto Star:
"Supporting the 'let them eat dirt' theory of child rearing, the research suggests that an overemphasis on cleanliness can actually open rodent -­ and human- ­ populations up to endemic, immune-based ailments, says Duke University scientist Bill Parker. "
Isn't it nice to have science back you up on minimal house-cleaning?

Doh! Except for this caveat:
"Nor, he says, is it likely a good idea to keep your kids dirty, or to let them eat mud."



1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I know! From where I sit, there is no other conclusion to be drawn -- clearly that fellow's delusional!