That's a fascinating question, and I do not yet have a Watsonian answer for the context of this story.
I'm inclined, but not committed, to some kind of neurobabble handwave about neurological developmental factors – making sure she at least has sufficient socialization for her brain to be acceptably functional.
It's actually the first time I asked myself that, because this, obviously, concerns canon as well, and thus all non-AU fics. Your idea here is viable (I sense some Ritsuko's pressure here), and a start for a possible explanation.
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