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=CAC Psychology= Moral Development of Children Assignment Due: **Midnight January 29, 2009**
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In a well developed essay, comment on Daman's article, citing the credibility of the author and the source. Use the following questions to guide you. Add your personal opinion in the conclusion.


 * Summarize the main theories of psychology on moral behavior.
 * Cite two examples that show children are born with responses to act in ethical ways.
 * How do children learn to help others effectively?
 * Give examples that show that young children have a sense of positive morality.
 * How do children learn these behaviors?
 * If and when you become a parent, which approach will you use? State why and how you will teach your children right from wrong.

End your essay with the statement: "This is my own thinking and writing."

Resources "The Moral Development of Children" by William Damon, //Scientific American//, August 1999. Damon is the director of the Center on Adolescence at Stanford University, California. www.sou.edu/overview/ images/PSY2.jpg (psych symbol)