‘SCIENTISTS TRACKED 1,000 KIDS FOR 40 YEARS. THIS WAS THE NO. 1 PREDICTOR OF FINANCIAL SUCCESS’

Source: http://www.inc.com/

To understand what truly matters in raising happy and successful children, you’d need a long-term study on kids from diverse backgrounds for decades while analyzing countless aspects of their lives. While this might sound impossible, such a study actually exists.

Since 1972, a dedicated team of psychologists has been studying over 1,000 children from Dunedin, New Zealand. For more than 40 years, they’ve collected detailed data on their personalities, families, schools, and neighborhoods. So, what has this incredible study revealed about raising financially successful kids?

What Four Decades of Research Reveals About Raising Successful Kids

The Dunedin study, described by Science as one of the most comprehensive studies of human development ever conducted, has generated over 1,000 scientific papers brimming with insights. It has revealed fascinating findings which include:

a. Most juvenile delinquents outgrow their behavior.

b. Mental health issues are more common than we once thought.

c. Early puberty can be particularly frustrating on girls.

But for parents who intends to give their kids the best chance to succeed in life, one lesson stands out above the rest and that’s the tremendous importance of nurturing emotional intelligence.

Read more of the story here: https://childreninfobank.com/safebank/scientists-tracked-1000-kids-for-40-years-this-was-the-no-1-predictor-of-financial-success/

Image Source: http://www.inc.com/