Giving Vs Receiving- a Kid’s Point of View

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Giving Better Than Receiving?

Giving makes young children happier than when receiving

"These findings show that children are actually happier giving than receiving," said Dr. Lara Aknin, who co-authored the study with UBC colleagues Profs."
http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/2012/06/20/105-Giving-makes-young-children-happier-than-when-receiving.html

 

 As the parent of 2 toddlers, I suspected as much, but the science to back it up is great! When does the change take place that we as adults start to prefer receiving?