Why Study Ethics

Ethics are a basic component of all aspects of life. Ethics are necessary for people and populations across nations to function as a global society. Studying ethics is an important part of developing the capacity to live ethically. Studying ethics helps an individual develop the knowledge and skills to understand and appreciate various aspects of their lives and those of others. According to Lowery (2020), moral literacy assists leaders in navigating moral dilemmas within socially, economically, culturally, and politically diverse populations. Ethics help individuals recognize and appreciate their rights, responsibilities, culture, morals, and those of others. A person who has studied ethics is able to view life from their own perspective while appreciating the views of others.

The teaching of ethics should begin during the early stages of development. The recommended age for teaching ethics is four to five years. During the preschool development stage, children have developed an idea of right and wrong and can follow basic rules (Dahl & Killen, 2018). Children at the preschool stage can imitate older adults and behave morally to avoid punishment or achieve rewards. According to Tri Yuningsih & Sunaryo (2022), early use of reward and punishment increases the development of discipline and morals from early childhood. The teaching of ethics should begin in a child’s home setting and throughout their learning life.

Ethics can change over time. An individual’s ethics are not fixed and can change as they grow and gain new experiences. One’s ethical perspectives can also change over time as individuals respond to an evolving situation. Currently, the advancement of technology, globalization, and the cultural mix have led to a shift from traditional ethics across the world (Iavicoli et al., 2018).

References

Dahl, A., & Killen, M. (2018). A developmental perspective on the origins of morality in infancy and early childhood. Frontiers in Psychology, 9(SEP), 1736. https://doi.org/10.3389/FPSYG.2018.01736/BIBTEX

Iavicoli, S., Valenti, A., Gagliardi, D., & Rantanen, J. (2018). Ethics and Occupational Health in the Contemporary World of Work. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2018, Vol. 15, Page 1713, 15(8), 1713. https://doi.org/10.3390/IJERPH15081713

Lowery, C. (2020). Moral literacy and school leadership: Perceptions of principals in southeast Ohio on the ethics of decision-making. Journal of Educational Administration, 58(1), 112–127. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEA-06-2018-0120/FULL/XML

Tri Yuningsih, T., & Sunaryo, I. (2022). Implementation of Reward and Punishment in Forming Discipline Character Early Childhood. Early Childhood Research Journal (ECRJ), 4(2), 27–38. https://doi.org/10.23917/ECRJ.V4I2.12164

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