One of my assignments is to preside over Drug Court – a program with heightened judicial supervision over probationers who have a substance abuse problem. The program incorporates immediate consequences for non-compliant behavior and positive reinforcement for life improvements. I meet with the participants every two weeks.
An important tool in future success is learning delayed gratification in recovery and success in general.
The Marshallow experiment is a delightfully instructive video that explains delayed gratification. The results of the experiment demonstrate that 30% of kids, by age 4, can be identified as future successes. It also raises the prospect that delayed gratification, and success, can be taught.
Take a look, I think you will like it and learn. Parents may want to explore the information with school administrators.
http://www.ted.com/talks/joachim_de_posada_says_don_t_eat_the_marshmallow_yet.html
An important tool in future success is learning delayed gratification in recovery and success in general.
The Marshallow experiment is a delightfully instructive video that explains delayed gratification. The results of the experiment demonstrate that 30% of kids, by age 4, can be identified as future successes. It also raises the prospect that delayed gratification, and success, can be taught.
Take a look, I think you will like it and learn. Parents may want to explore the information with school administrators.
http://www.ted.com/talks/joachim_de_posada_says_don_t_eat_the_marshmallow_yet.html