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ETHICS

STAGES OF MORAL DEVELOPMENT

Stage 1 : Early Childhood (3 years old - 5 years


old)

In this stage, they are clueless on what is


right and wrong. Their basis of what is right is what
they observe from others.

 Actions are based from other people.


 Obey rules mostly from parents.

Stage 2 : Preteens (6 years old - 9 years old)

In this stage, they are starting to understand


the right from wrong due to the presence of school.
They only do good things, and are starting to
understand what punishment is.

 Obey rules to avoid punishment.


 Obey to get rewards.

Stage 3 : Adolescence (10 years old - 14 years


old)

In this stage, they already know the basic


rights and wrongs. But due to puberty, they do things
based on their friends' actions not minding if it is right
and wrong.

 Doesn’t want to be left out.


 Do things based on their peers and friends.

Stage 4 : Maturity Phase (14 years old - 17 years


old)

In this stage, they are starting to mature.


Starting to have goals in life, and they already know
the consequences of their actions.

 Understands the role of authorities.


 Afraid to do wrong due to their conscience.

Stage 5 : Adulthood (18 years old and above)

In this stage, they fully understand what is


right and what is wrong. They are aware of the
consequences of their actions and decisions.

 Acts right and do good things only as much as


possible.
 Always on the good side.
 Act for the peacefulness.

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