"It's the kids' job to push against the limits; it's our job to set the limits." --Dr. David WalshClick HERE to learn more about the famous 1972 Stanford experiment that showed the strong correlation between a child's ability to delay gratification and her future success in college, friendship, and popularity.
That's right, kiddos--if you can wait for good things, your life will likely be happier than those who are ruled by their impulses. Reason over nerve endings, I say.
The first project I ever made at Teacher School was a little sign that said, "Grandma's Rule: First eat your dinner--then you can have dessert." I had never heard of the Marshmallow Test, but I was right on: Grandma was teaching us an awesome life lesson.
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Very encouraging video Carmen. My husband and I give no excuses for all the "NO"s we say to our 12 yr old daughter. No cell phone. No video games. No Facebook. No email. No boyfriends. She is a lone wolf in her pack, but yet very popular and has a wonderful reputation with her teachers and coaches. At times I look around and feel too strict, but I get over it quickly:)
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