Threat of being on Santa’s naughty list really DOES make children behave, scientists reveal
TELLING children they'll end up on Santa's naughty list actually does improve behaviour, according to an international study.
If you've ever doubted the power of Father Christmas before then researchers from the University of Exeter have proof to make you believe.
The study involved a survey taken by 4,200 people from around the world.
It found that fears of the naughty list had improved the behaviour of a third of the children mentioned in the study.
The survey also revealed that the average age that a child finds out the truth about Santa is eight-years-old in most of the UK and the US.
However, children in Scotland are said to make the same discovery a bit later at around eight years and six months.
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