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Stubborn Children Become Successful

April 16th, 2016 - by Alyssa Shea

Ask any mother of a stubborn child, and they will probably tell you they’re nearly at the end of their rope. Dealing with a headstrong kid could bring any sane person to their knees. But fear not, it make actually make your offspring more successful!

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So what is it about stubborn kids that create accomplished adults? Here’s one quote from the article that might explain it:

“The authors postulate that such children might be more competitive in the classroom, leading to better grades. They might be more demanding as adults; when locked in salary negotiations, they may be the ones who demand more. They may be more willing to fight for their own financial interests, even at the risk of annoying friends and colleagues. The authors can’t rule out a more negative reason– these young rule breakers might be doing something unethical as adults to increase their grown-up salaries.”

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