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News Release 07-175

Children's Bad Behavior Gives Insights to Academic Achievement and Later Career Success

Early behavior problems don't impede children's school achievement, but persistent problems may impede educational and occupational outcomes.

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Research suggests children entering school with behavior problems can keep pace with classroom learning, but persistent behavior problems can hinder career success.

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