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Grudges come naturally to kids – gratitude must be taught

  • Written by Nadia Chernyak, Assistant Professor of Cognitive Science, University of California, Irvine
Grudges come naturally to kids – gratitude must be taughtKids have no problem remembering who plays fair.Natalia Lebedinskaia/Shutterstock.com

Have you heard this tale? In ancient times, an escaped slave hid in a cave only to encounter a wounded lion. Although afraid, the man helps the lion, removing a thorn from its paw. The lion is forever grateful, shares his food with the man and, eventually, saves...

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