Children's moral reasoning refers to the cognitive processes involved in making judgments about what is right and wrong, good and bad, and ethical or unethical during childhood.
Related terms
Cognitive Development: Cognitive development refers to the growth and changes in cognitive abilities such as thinking, problem-solving, memory, attention, language acquisition, etc., over time.
Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development: Kohlberg's stages of moral development are six sequential stages that describe how individuals develop morally from childhood to adulthood.
Conscience: Conscience refers to an inner voice or sense within individuals that guides them toward morally appropriate behavior while discouraging immoral actions.