Moral Development Chart
Assignment 023 Understand Child and Young Person Development
Table 5: Moral Development
0-3 months no moral awareness
3-6 months Show joy by smiling, cooing and laughing when fed comfortable or safe.
6-9 months Show joy by smiling, cooing and laughing when fed comfortable or safe crying when distressed or unhappy.
9-12 months- No understanding of right or wrong, starts to understand word no.
1-2 Years
MORAL DEVELOPMENT: One to Two Years
Is inwardly sensitive to adult approval and disapproval, despite tantrums and bursts of anger.
2-4 Years
MORAL DEVELOPMENT: Two to Three Years
Usually appears self-reliant and wants to be good, but is not yet mature enough to be able to carry out most promises.
Three to Four Years
Begins to know right from wrong. | Finds other's opinions of self to be important. | Is more self-controlled and less aggressive. | Uses extreme verbal threats such as, "I'll kill you," without understanding full implications. 4-7 Years MORAL DEVELOPMENT: Four to Five Years Is becoming aware of right and wrong; usually has desire to do right; may blame others for own wrong doing. |
MORAL DEVELOPMENT: Five to Six Years
Is interested in being good, but may tell untruths or blame others for wrongdoings because of intense desire to please and do right. | Wants to do what he/she believes is right and avoid what is wrong. |
MORAL DEVELOPMENT: Six to Seven Years Old
Is very concerned with personal behavior, particularly as it affects family and friends; sometimes blames others for own wrong doing.
Seven to Tweleve Years
MORAL DEVELOPMENT: Seven to Eight Years
May experience guilt and shame.
MORAL DEVELOPMENT: Eight to Nine Years
May experience guilt and shame.
MORAL DEVELOPMENT: Nine to Ten Years
Is very conscious of fairness; is highly competitive; argues over fairness; has difficulty admitting mistakes but is becoming more capable of accepting
Table 5: Moral Development
0-3 months no moral awareness
3-6 months Show joy by smiling, cooing and laughing when fed comfortable or safe.
6-9 months Show joy by smiling, cooing and laughing when fed comfortable or safe crying when distressed or unhappy.
9-12 months- No understanding of right or wrong, starts to understand word no.
1-2 Years
MORAL DEVELOPMENT: One to Two Years
Is inwardly sensitive to adult approval and disapproval, despite tantrums and bursts of anger.
2-4 Years
MORAL DEVELOPMENT: Two to Three Years
Usually appears self-reliant and wants to be good, but is not yet mature enough to be able to carry out most promises.
Three to Four Years
Begins to know right from wrong. | Finds other's opinions of self to be important. | Is more self-controlled and less aggressive. | Uses extreme verbal threats such as, "I'll kill you," without understanding full implications. 4-7 Years MORAL DEVELOPMENT: Four to Five Years Is becoming aware of right and wrong; usually has desire to do right; may blame others for own wrong doing. |
MORAL DEVELOPMENT: Five to Six Years
Is interested in being good, but may tell untruths or blame others for wrongdoings because of intense desire to please and do right. | Wants to do what he/she believes is right and avoid what is wrong. |
MORAL DEVELOPMENT: Six to Seven Years Old
Is very concerned with personal behavior, particularly as it affects family and friends; sometimes blames others for own wrong doing.
Seven to Tweleve Years
MORAL DEVELOPMENT: Seven to Eight Years
May experience guilt and shame.
MORAL DEVELOPMENT: Eight to Nine Years
May experience guilt and shame.
MORAL DEVELOPMENT: Nine to Ten Years
Is very conscious of fairness; is highly competitive; argues over fairness; has difficulty admitting mistakes but is becoming more capable of accepting