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analog · 11-01-2006, 04:37 PM

This would have been much better if it focused more on the way parents raise their children. I don't think the impulses are purely personal, but are highly motivated by the type of parental upbringing they've had. I think this speaks more to the fact that parents who instill a sense of self-restraint and patience are giving their kids a better chance for later in life, than those who do not take the time to instill that type of impulse control.

I think that would have made this a more compelling experiment, rather than the seemingly random choices of children. It's behavioral, yes- but children learn their behavior either through direct teaching or lack thereof.

EDIT: Also, regarding the results that people who show self-control and patience generally do better in life and are more successful than those who are driven by immediate gratification......

Duh.

11-01-2006, 04:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
analog Banned	This would have been much better if it focused more on the way parents raise their children. I don't think the impulses are purely personal, but are highly motivated by the type of parental upbringing they've had. I think this speaks more to the fact that parents who instill a sense of self-restraint and patience are giving their kids a better chance for later in life, than those who do not take the time to instill that type of impulse control. I think that would have made this a more compelling experiment, rather than the seemingly random choices of children. It's behavioral, yes- but children learn their behavior either through direct teaching or lack thereof. EDIT: Also, regarding the results that people who show self-control and patience generally do better in life and are more successful than those who are driven by immediate gratification...... Duh. Last edited by analog; 11-01-2006 at 04:41 PM..