As opposed to people who have a high degree of self-control, and who are able to control their behaviour and restrain from sudden impulses and emotional reactions, people with low self-control are far more spontaneous. According to the recognised General Theory of Crime by Gottfredson and Hirschi, antisocial behaviour and delinquency are the results of low self-control. Self-control is an interesting personal attribute. containing emotions and acting on sudden impulses. On the contrary, many children have problems e.g. However, not all children learn self-control. Low self-control can have serious consequencesĪs early as around the age of three, children should be able to show internal self- control and refrain from doing things they have been told not to do. This is what a new Campbell systematic review of the most robust international research results in the area shows. Teaching children self-control at an early age can prevent antisocial behaviour and delinquency later on. New research indicates that intervening against this type of behaviour pays off. This scenario will be familiar to many: a screaming child, out of control by the candy shelves in the supermarket. English: Children should learn self-control.
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