When a child who uses autonomous morality asks, "why did you throw the ball that hit me in the head?" she is searching for information that will help her understand:

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A child who uses autonomous morality is more concerned with understanding the intentions behind someone's actions rather than simply labeling them as good or bad. Therefore, the child's question is more likely to be seeking information about the other child's intentions behind throwing the ball, rather than trying to determine if they are good or bad, or how to punish them.

When a Child Who Uses Autonomous Morality Asks, "Why Did