Psychology
The Development of Moral Reasoning in Children and Adolescents
Quick fact
Lawrence Kohlberg studied the same group of boys for over 20 years, finding that only about 15% of adults ever reach the highest stage of moral reasoning (postconventional).
Why this is interesting
Why would a 7-year-old say it's okay to steal medicine to save a life, while a 14-year-old might argue it's still wrong because it breaks the law? The answer lies in how moral reasoning develops with age.