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Parents with a headstrong child, listen up. No matter how much your son or daughter gives it to you, a new study says your kid's stubbornness could indicate future success.

Published in the journal Developmental Psychology, researchers followed over 700 children, ages 8 through 12, for several decades, and found that those with "stubborn traits" have a greater chance of impacting their career and future income in a positive way -- even over their own IQ, or Mom and Dad's socioeconomic status.

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So, what, pray tell, are these stubborn traits parents should look out for that might lead to prosperity down the road?

Take a look.

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