[TomGuy]

... that even if they don’t get the second marshmallow, they can probably count on their parents to take them out for ice cream instead.

Sounds like the later research did not produce the results the researchers wanted, so they made their own conclusions -- not necessarily based on the actions of the participants.

[HeadOn]

Yeah. I’ve been very successful using common sense instead of relying on these studies that almost always seem to get reversed later on...

The ultimate delayed gratification? Live like Jesus now, and get untold rewards later...