Parents are most effective at inducing children to change their moral reasoning when they _____; peers are most effective at inducing changes in moral reasoning by _____.

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Parents are more effective at inducing change in moral reasoning through reasoning and explanations delivered in a warm, supportive way as they have a closer emotional connection to the child than their peers. Peers, on the other hand, are more effective at inducing changes in moral reasoning by introducing new reasoning in a warm, supportive way as their social influence is greater with peers. Directly challenging someone's viewpoint often leads to defensiveness, which is counterproductive to inducing change.

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