It is hardly plausible to view a whole succession of logics as an evolutionary and functional program of innate wiring, particularly in light of the fact that the most mature logical structures are reached only by some adults.
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The arguments about parents being too permissive and kids growing up without superegos are not based on fact. Our research tells us that the family is not the only purveyor of morality.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote challenges the view that permissive parenting solely leads to a lack of moral development in children.
Lawrence Kohlberg suggests that the idea of permissive parenting causing children to grow up without a moral compass is flawed and unsupported by evidence. He asserts that morality is not solely instilled by the family but can also be derived from various other sources, indicating that children can develop a sense of morality through experiences beyond their parental influence.
Themes
MoralityParentingFamilyChildrenDevelopment
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a parenting seminar to discuss sources of morality.
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