Next time you want to give your kid a Rolo, think twice. You could be either teaching your kid to become a criminal or a CEO.
There's research to back this up.
In the 1970s, psychologist Walter Mischel examined preschoolers' ability to delay gratification. Those who could wait longer before eating marshmallows became more popular, well-adjusted teenagers who scored higher on their SATs -- and were more likely to become CEOs.
According to psychologist Dr. Susan Albers: "In general, the amount of time a child could wait for a marshmallow was indicative of their ability to deal with stress and frustration. Kids who can wait longer periods of time are CEOs and doctors in the making. One must be able to tolerate high levels of stress and years of effort before obtaining a payoff."
To read the full, original article click on this link: Kids Who Eat Candy Are Less Likely To Become CEOs
Author: Aimee Groth
