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Self-Regulatory Development Should Be Supported For All Children But Especially Boys
May 27, 2013 by NewsBot
A new study shows there is a gender gap when it comes to behavior and self-control in American young children - one that does not appear to exist in children in Asia. In the United States, girls had higher levels of self-regulation than boys. Self-regulation is defined as children's ability to control their behavior and impulses, follow directions, and persist on a task...