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Resisting the marshmallow and the success of self-control

When children demonstrate self-control, it can indicate educational and economic success.

01/08/2015 | Rating NR

PBS News Hour

Resisting the marshmallow and the success of self-control

Clip: 1/8/2015 | 9m 21s

When children demonstrate self-control, it can indicate educational and economic success.

When children demonstrate self-control, it's a strong indicator of later educational and economic success. But even for kids who can't resist immediate gratification, self-control is a skill that can be taught. Economics correspondent Paul Solman visits a school in New York where many low-income kids are learning strategies for discipline.

01/08/2015 | Rating NR

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