Children who are bullies at school earn more money when they grow up!

According to a study spanning over 50 years, children who bully or experience temper tantrums during their school years earn more money by the time they reach middle age compared to their peers. These findings refute the long-standing "bully's success only lasts until graduation" thesis.

According to the research featured onT24, these children are more satisfied with their jobs and hold more desirable positions in their careers when they grow up.

The study, conducted by researchers at the Institute for Social and Economic Research at the University of Essex in Britain,examined data from 7,000 people born in 1970. The research team compared reports kept by teachers in 1980, when the subjects were 10 years old, with their status in 2016, when they were 46.

Prof. Emilia Del Bono, one of the authors of the study, stated the following:

"We found that children whom teachers perceived as having problems with attention, peer relationships, and emotional instability earned less in the future. However, we were surprised to find a strong link between aggressive behavior in school and higher earnings later in life."

"It is possible that our classrooms are competitive environments and children are trying to win in this competition through aggressive behavior. Later, they may carry these behaviors forward and compete aggressively for better-paying jobs. Perhaps we should rethink the concept of discipline in schools and channel these character traits into more positive outlets for children."

Researchers used responses provided by teachers to more than 60 questions. According to the results, children who exhibited behaviors such as temper tantrums, bullying, or teasing other children were earning 4 percent more by 2016.

Del Bono advised that these findings should not lead parents to push their children to be more aggressive, but rather to teach them how to "stand up for their rights."