Jerome and Hani get up early on Saturday morning and decide to make "breakfast in bed" for their mother. While reaching for the bed tray in the back of the hall cabinet, they accidentally break one of their mother's favorite porcelain dolls. Jerome knows that he's going to get into "big trouble." Hani tells him not to worry because Mom would understand that it was an accident. In what stage would Jean Piaget categorize the moral reasoning of Jerome and Hani?

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Jerome's concern about getting into "big trouble" reflects heteronomous morality, where rules are seen as fixed and consequences are feared. Hani's belief that their mother would understand it was an accident reflects autonomous morality, where intentions and context are considered.

Jerome and Hani Get Up Early on Saturday Morning and Decide