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Play Fosters Implicit Morality
Emerging from repeated voluntary play among juvenile rats is an implicit morality that shapes social interactions. Research reveals that if a dominant rat consistently defeats a smaller counterpart without allowing it to win at least one-third of the time, the smaller rat ceases to engage in play, indicating a balance necessary for ongoing interaction. This highlights that moral principles develop from structured play experiences, challenging notions of moral relativism by asserting that there exists a specific moral framework within social play, which educators aim to instill in children between ages two and four as they navigate impulsivity and social norms.