Imagine you are asked to give a small amount of money to a stranger. It’s not your money, so it doesn’t cost you anything. You’re just deciding how much they get. But first, a pair of coins is flipped – one for you and one for the stranger – and you are told the results. […] … learn more→
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Heads vs tails? A simple coin flip can be enough to change how we treat others

Why are my kids good around other people and then badly behaved with me?
Parents may be familiar with this scenario: a child is well behaved at school and polite to their teachers but has a meltdown at home in the afternoon. Or they say please and thank you at a friend’s house but are rude with their family. They follow the rules if they visit a neighbour but […] … learn more→