Outcomes

According to a 20-year retrospective study, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation which was published in the July 2015 issue of the American Journal of Public Health, kindergarten students who exhibit “social competence” traits such as sharing, cooperating, or helping other kids—may be more likely to attain higher education and well-paying jobs. In contrast, students who exhibit weaker social competency skills may be more likely to drop out of high school, abuse drugs and alcohol, and need government assistance. 

“Young children with more developed social competence skills are more likely to live healthier, successful lives as adults—through the education and jobs they attain and their overall quality of life.”

- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

In addition, we discovered universities and colleges, MIT among them, have instituted or are adding social skills programs for junior and senior college students, because their academically distinguished students don't know how to dress for interviews, lack effective communication skills, table manners, demonstrate entitlement and more.

Children who attend this program will benefit by demonstrating that they know how to interact well with others, show value and respect for themselves and others; demonstrate integrity and positive behavior that will foster good conduct at home and in school.