1. Morality By Lisa Connors

2. What is Morality?  Webster’s defines Morality “a moral discourse, statement or lesson; conformity to ideals of right human conduct”

3. Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development  Three levels: pre-conventional, conventional and post-conventional  Each level is divided in to 2 stages Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development

4. Do Children Need Religion do Develop Morality?  Foundation of Morality Foundation of Morality  Moral Decline in Today's Children? Moral Decline in Today's Children?

5. Early Moral Development in Children’s TV: Sesame Street  Communication between Bert and Ernie Communication between Bert and Ernie  Environment with Grover and Cameron Diaz Environment with Grover and Cameron Diaz  Littering Littering

6. Early Moral Development in Children’s Toys  Caring Corners' Mrs. Goodbee Dollhouse Caring Corners' Mrs. Goodbee Dollhouse

7. The Good Guys vs. The Bad Guys  Good vs. Evil Good vs. Evil

8. Children’s Media Required a Moral Lesson?  Animaniacs "Wheel of Morality“ Animaniacs "Wheel of Morality“

9. Final Questions  Should children’s media be required to have a “moral to the story”?  Where did you learn your moral values? Religion? Parents? Television? Other media?  Did witnessing bad behavior as a child through media make you have bad moral judgment?