Science proves: the poor are more generous than the rich

And this generosity is true even for children not yet at school age.

The rich may have better physical conditions, but in terms of generosity, it is not necessarily equal to the poor. That's what American psychologists conclude, after doing an experiment on some children.

Specifically, experts from the University of California did an experiment on "altruism" on 74 bringing 4-year-olds. In it, the kids participate in some games to receive coins, then use them to exchange gifts.

In terms of generosity, it is not certain that the rich have equaled the poor.

But after playing, they will be asked to donate these coins to some sick friends. You can donate some, or all, coins to you. Each child's donations will be kept confidential, or at least they think so, to avoid external circumstances affecting their decisions.

What about the results? The children from the wealthy family turned out to donate the most, and seemed more compassionate than the "silk velvet" babies .

Besides, the expert also implements electrodes to measure heart rate and vagus nerve (vagus) . Thereby, they found that the most generous babies can control the level of stress through this nerve.

The vagus nerve is the body's largest sympathetic plant, which governs movement, feeling most of the viscera in the chest and abdomen. Controlling it means that your baby's physical and mental health is better than usual. In addition, they are also calmer people, mastering more social skills.

Wealthy parents but mischievous . will unknowingly pass down the next generation, affecting children.

According to research director Jonas Miller, "Our research shows that training the altruistic tendency plays an important role in helping children to have good health in the future."

"It is also possible that wealthy parents, but their temper . will unknowingly pass on to the next generation, reducing their ability to communicate and social sensitivity."

The study is published in the journal Psychological Science.