Piaget's theory of the role of games in children's moral dvelopment

Abstract

This paper examines Piaget's theory of the role of games in moral development because it proposes a theoretical sensitivity for the hidden requirements that children face when dealing with moral side of competition in dextrity games. The paper discusses the validity of Piaget's findings and conclusions on the dilematic nature of the phenomenon.

Keywords

• cooperation
• competition
• bullying
• moral dilemma
• concept of justice