“The results revealed direct and indirect influences of students’ characteristics (responsible student, non-compliance with rules and defiance of parental authority, and teacher-evaluated studies) throughout life on career success, after adjusting for differences in parents’ socioeconomic status and IQ at age 12,” the study authors explain. These results could mean that children who are prone to tantrums are successful in their careers and in their finances because they are not afraid to stand up for themselves, to make their wishes heard, and to achieve their goals later.
So if you’re a parent (or grandparent!) of a young child who has regular tantrums, don’t worry. Perhaps your child, who has a positive attitude, will be financially successful as an adult – just make sure you give him or her a few dollars to explain the difficulties he or she encounters in early childhood!
