Helping children develop social and emotional skills is one of the most important things we can do to prepare them for a healthy future,’ said Kristin Schubert, of the US philanthropic healthcare body the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. ‘From an early age, these skills can determine whether a child goes to college or prison, and whether they end up employed or addicted.’
Ms Schubert was referring to a recent 20-year study from the US, which shows that the social skills a child demonstrates in early childhood can predict future success. This study, which was funded by the foundation, also showed that these skills can be improved, and thus they can be learned.
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