To sum up the article: a new UK study hypothesizes "that excessive confectionery consumption increases the likelihood of violence in adulthood." The author of the article goes on to ridicule the hypothesis, but I think it brings up some reasonable ideas. Is there a correlation between the laxity of discipline at home that leads to "daily sweets consumption" and the transfer of that same instant-gratification mentality to other areas?
I'm not convinced that commentary here is necessary. Just give me my Thin Mints!
2 comments:
Mike,
This is me using your blog to test out my OpenID login for comments. You're the type of friend who I can count on not to be offended.
Well, while I'm here I should at least say something about the post itself....
I like your hypothesis. A general breakdown of a civil society probably does owe at least a little to an overall lack of self-control (even dietary) and delayed gratification.
I can tell by your parent/teacher breakdown that you no longer teach freshman English. I used to beat everyone but math teachers at conference time. Sigh--now I kinda miss it. I think you should add to your hypothesis that chocolate not be given out at P/T time.
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