Study led by University of Illinois at Chicago found gifts could affect development . Adults were more likely to think possessions define who we are if they were showered with rewards when they were children . 'Using material possessions to express love or reward children for their achievements can backfire , ' wrote the authors .
Study led by University of Missouri found gifts could affect development . Adults were more likely to think possessions define who we are if they were showered with rewards when they were children . 'Using material possessions to express love or reward children for their achievements can backfire , ' wrote the authors .