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    Toddlers Like Winners, But How They Win Matters

    Unlike other primates, human toddlers watching a competition don't appreciate victors who shove rivals out of the way. Even little kids prefer high-status characters who aren't bullies.
    by Nell Greenfieldboyce Aug 27, 2018 2 minutes
    Previous research has shown that babies in the first year of life understand that certain individuals tend to win in social conflicts — such as individuals that are physically larger, or that come from larger social groups.

    Everybody loves a winner — even toddlers, according to a study published Monday. But even though kiddos tend to like high-status individuals, they don't like those who win conflicts by using force.

    "It seems like toddlers care about who wins, but they also care about how they win," says , now a researcher in cognitive development at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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