This study is actually kind of sad, because upon further reflection on the data, it was found that the kids with “poor impulse control” were actually less likely to trust authority figures because they had experienced so many letdowns or broken promises from adult role models in their lives. Kids with happy home lives who were used to getting treats were way more likely to wait for the second marshmallow, whereas kids who had been consistently lied to or had never been given spontaneous treats by their caretakers were more likely to just take what was right in front of them.
This checks for me as a teacher. It’s obviously not a cure all since there could be many other things in play, but it’s wild how much progress kids with major behavior issues can make when they’re given consistency.
Growing up impoverished certainly teaches one poor lessons for how to get out of poverty; however people have the ability to learn and modify their behavior. Helping one modify their behavior in positive ways must be encouraged as it is one of the ways out of the cycle.
Or… we shouldn’t have a pass/fail on people being able to live happily on earth. We have more than enough for everyone to live.
Like yeah, individuals should look for ways to improve their scenarios since often the system isn’t willing to help, but it shouldn’t be the first solution for others to look for.
This study is actually kind of sad, because upon further reflection on the data, it was found that the kids with “poor impulse control” were actually less likely to trust authority figures because they had experienced so many letdowns or broken promises from adult role models in their lives. Kids with happy home lives who were used to getting treats were way more likely to wait for the second marshmallow, whereas kids who had been consistently lied to or had never been given spontaneous treats by their caretakers were more likely to just take what was right in front of them.
This checks for me as a teacher. It’s obviously not a cure all since there could be many other things in play, but it’s wild how much progress kids with major behavior issues can make when they’re given consistency.
Yep and now apply that to every life decision and suddenly the poverty cycle stops looking like a choice
Growing up impoverished certainly teaches one poor lessons for how to get out of poverty; however people have the ability to learn and modify their behavior. Helping one modify their behavior in positive ways must be encouraged as it is one of the ways out of the cycle.
Or… we shouldn’t have a pass/fail on people being able to live happily on earth. We have more than enough for everyone to live.
Like yeah, individuals should look for ways to improve their scenarios since often the system isn’t willing to help, but it shouldn’t be the first solution for others to look for.
Oh shit now I’m sad.
What about marshmallows with poor impulse control?
They’ll jump in your mouth.
Ever heard of s’mores? Straight to the incinerator for those
Did anyone check if the 2 marshmellow kids were more prone to obesity in the future
They’d probably be less prone since they exhibited more self control.
Or they’re just used to getting a lot of sugar for doing basic things