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Most mammal offspring is upright and useful within days/weeks of being born, but humans are completely dependant for months/years. Was there a time in our evolution where our offspring were more useful quicker, and has our form of society allowed us to take longer to ‘grow up’?

by /u/AnthonyDawnwalker in /r/askscience

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