Prudential Overcoming Temptation In Marshmallows and in Life

WOMAN: Going in here. Actually, you have

a treat. You like marshmallows?

CHILD 1: Yes.

WOMAN: Do you want to have a seat? Let's get comfortable.

The deal is, you can eat this marshmallow now,

or you can wait until I come back and I'll give you two marshmallows.

If you decide to change your mind, that's fine, okay?

CHILD 1: I'm waiting.

WOMAN: I'm going to push you in a little bit more.

I'll be back in a few minutes. [ONE MINUTE PAUSE]

CHILD 2: You want to have two marshmallows?

CHILD 3: Yes. CHILD 2: Then don't eat the marshmallow.

WOMAN: Hey, Lola, how did you do?

LOLA: Good, I was waiting.

WOMAN: You were waiting? Good job.

Here's your second marshmallow.

LOLA: Thank you.

WOMAN: You didn't eat your marshmallow,

now you get another one.

CHILD 4: You took a little bit too long.

WOMAN: I know. I'm sorry.

Do you think your mom or dad would eat

the first marshmallow or do you think they would wait like you did?

CHILD 5: Well, my dad would eat the first marshmallow and my mom would patiently wait.

CHILD 6: I think my dad would eat it right away.

CHILD 3: I think he would eat the marshmallow.

CHILD 6: I think she would try the best as she could to wait.

CHILD 5: I chose to wait because patience is good.