Ability Quote by Anne Cassidy
“The truth is, no matter how trying they become, babies two and under don't have the ability to make moral choices, so they can't be bad. That category only exists in the adult mind.”
About This Quote
Babies lack moral agency; moral judgments apply only after cognitive development.
In simple terms: Infants cannot be morally good or bad.
Key Takeaway
Understand moral development stages.
Themes
morality
development
cognitive growth
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- parenting
- education
- legal responsibility
Key Concepts
ethical philosophy
psychology of childhood
Questions to Reflect On
- When do children begin moral reasoning?
- How should society treat infant behavior?
A Different Perspective
Moral concepts are adult constructs, not infant traits.
