Kolberg’s stages of moral development are based on the assumption that, humans are inherently communicative, capable of reason and possess the desire to understand others and the world around. The theory holds that moral reasoning is the basis for ethical behavior; Kolberg identified six developmental stages, grouped into three levels in response to moral dilemmas. The three levels include; pre-convention level, which include obedience and punishment orientation and self-interest orientation. Conventional level, which involves interpersonal accord and conformity to social norms and authority and social-order maintaining orientation that is the law and order morality call. Post-conventional level, this involves social contract orientation and universal ethical principles or conscience.
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Parents act as the first role model to their children, their own behavior is a powerful teacher to the child’s actions and moral values. Children emulate their parents’ behavior, how parents talk when at home, how they behave or respond to incidents around the house. For example if a parent is always cursing when say something falls down, the child will also be doing that. Therefore, parents need to set a good example to their children on moral value from a very tender age.
Creating a moral environment for the child is also a key component in encouraging the moral development of children by parents. How your home and family operates affects the kind of morals your child develops. Spending time with your child especially when they are young gives the child a sense of belonging, makes them feel good, cared for and loved. Minimizing bad impressions that easily affect your child’s behavior like TV shows that encourage anger, violence, or foul language, and encouraging shows that promote moral values. Showing respect to family members also supports a moral
Heinz was a poor man and his wife was dying of cancer, …show more content…
Parents act as the first role model to their children, their own behavior is a powerful teacher to the child’s actions and moral values. Children emulate their parents’ behavior, how parents talk when at home, how they behave or respond to incidents around the house. For example if a parent is always cursing when say something falls down, the child will also be doing that. Therefore, parents need to set a good example to their children on moral value from a very tender age.
Creating a moral environment for the child is also a key component in encouraging the moral development of children by parents. How your home and family operates affects the kind of morals your child develops. Spending time with your child especially when they are young gives the child a sense of belonging, makes them feel good, cared for and loved. Minimizing bad impressions that easily affect your child’s behavior like TV shows that encourage anger, violence, or foul language, and encouraging shows that promote moral values. Showing respect to family members also supports a moral