Rebel Children, Successful Adults
Rebellious children are children who are never satisfied with anything, throw a tantrum and are not afraid of any kind of punishment, being able to end the patience of any adult.
However, like everything in life, despite these negatives, rebellion has a great advantage. According to a study published in the academic journal “Developmental Psychology,” rebellious children tend to become successful adults with higher jobs and higher salaries. But why?
A study shows the success of rebellious children
It has always been thought that the factors that determine any person’s success are obedience, good temper, dialogue or respect. However, this is far from what this surprising study demonstrates that the secret to being successful in economic and social life, strangely, is rebellion.
At least that’s what a study started in 1968 on the behavior of children up to 12 years old demonstrated. This study ended after fifty years of evaluating the achievements of these children, reaching clear and surprising conclusions. The results? They were more favorable to the “hurricane children” in relation to the more docile children.
Among the information, academic results, the economic situation of the family, brief reports on behavior, the IQ of each child and a questionnaire that analyzed habits and social skills were taken into account.
This survey of more than three thousand children demonstrates that it is not necessary to consider a child’s IQ to predict success. The best indicator for predicting the future, therefore, would be to consider your ability to break the rules when you are very young.
Apparently, children who were considered rebellious, responsive, restless or disobedient over the years managed to occupy positions of power and, consequently, earn more money than those who were better qualified in childhood.
However, the report published in the journal “Developmental Psychology” explains that success does not depend solely and exclusively on the rebellion shown. It also resides in the quality of their professional and academic training, in addition to the child’s responsibility and commitment.
Other Fun Facts About This Research
According to the analyzed variables, the researchers assume that the key to the economic success of these rebellious children may lie in their selfishness. This is due to the ability to focus on your own interests, completely ignoring those of the majority.
These subversive children who have now become successful adults do not meet the norms generally imposed to create balance and harmony. They break the rules in their favor, with the ultimate goal of getting some kind of personal credit.
In addition, this characteristic that is presented by the little ones ends up being very useful when negotiating a salary. Their innate nonconformity will lead them to always ask for more. There is definitely some correlation between these unwanted behaviors in pre-adolescence and a more attractive future salary.
What does psychology explain about the success of rebellious children?
This controversial report concluded that the majority of rebellious and nonconformist children reached positions of great responsibility and, above all, well paid. Those who were not nonconformists, nor opposed to what they didn’t like, today have no reward.
The protest, persuasion and childish nonconformism over the years materialized in the refusal to accept low wages when negotiating. That is, in the training of qualified professionals who do not accept being demoted.
However, one branch of psychology points to two weaknesses related to the study. The first is that what was considered rebellious for years is probably not the same thing today because of the less strict and rigorous reality. The second is that these employment benefits may not have been earned ethically.
In contrast, the report indicates that the most stubborn and rebellious children, challenging their parents’ authority and breaking rules, were more likely to achieve better work and better pay than their peers with a submissive past.
This is probably due in large part to the fact that these children tended to stay longer in school because of school failure. In this way, they were able to increase their chances of reaching a deeper knowledge of the issues addressed and of attending higher education.
So mom and dad…
Don’t panic and worry too much if your kids are constantly challenging your authority! It’s not as bad as it sounds. After all, they are forming an ambitious and competitive personality for a promising future, which will reap the rewards of their thunderous personality.
Therefore, mothers and fathers, do not despair at your child’s inappropriate conduct. Even when they feel they are losing patience, there is still a glimmer of hope. Perhaps, in the future, so much grief will probably be offset by a trip around the world or an apartment in the city of dreams.
