There was a great bbc or nova episode that followed a number of children as they passed into adolescence. One of things they noted was how for a child there is

There was a great bbc or nova episode that followed a number of children as they passed into adolescence. One of things they noted was how for a child there is no moral ambiguity. "Your wife is very sick, but you have no money. Your at a store and have the opportunity to steal some medicine, do you?" The children always said it was wrong and there was no justification for stealing. The 13 year old was very hesitant and unsure what to say. So for a 5th grader (11?) there is no emotion about it, the guy is cheating and will be reported on.