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Originally Posted by JumpinJesus
Actually, yes they are. In fact, according to Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development, the first stage of moral development involves the avoidance of punishment.
The first stage of the first level is explained thusly:
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The first level of moral thinking is that generally found at the elementary school level. In the first stage of this level, people behave according to socially acceptable norms because they are told to do so by some authority figure (e.g., parent or teacher). This obedience is compelled by the threat or application of punishment.
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When there is no punishment, the child at this stage believes that the behavior is socially acceptable and therefore is likely to continue the behavior. |
Emphasis added to 'generally found at the elementary level' i.e. Grades 1-6. That is a big range in mental development. This kid is 6 so she's in the first grade. Add in the fact that she's in special ed and its a safe bet that you can roll back her mental calendar by a year or two. Also, I never said NO discipline, just that going about it this way is all wrong.