Children prefer fair punishment to unequal treatment, study finds

StudentNews newsroom brief · 2h ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

Consistent enforcement of rules is more important than the severity of the punishment itself, and children expect adults to treat every member of their group impartially and equally. Moreover, fair punishment brings emotional relief to children, according to research by scientist

Consistent enforcement of rules is more important than the severity of the punishment itself, and children expect adults to treat every member of their group impartially and equally. Moreover, fair punishment brings emotional relief to children, according to research by scientist This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking student. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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