The Bobo Doll video was really telling of human beings' social nature. We are not instilled with right and wrong, but are taught through behavior, and thus model that behavior. Children are extremely impressionable. Even from the age of one, they copy your sounds and behaviors. I see this through nannying a 1 year old. Babies are usually more curious about your phone or the remote than their own toys, because they see adults "play" with these things and want to be just like them. Their brains are a huge sponge absorbing everything around them. That's why it is so important to have good parenting skills and a healthy and safe environment for children because if not, it puts them at risk for mental illness and other detrimental coping skills as adults. However, the video does state that as we grow, we are able to distinguish right and wrong even when it was not modeled for us the right way as young children through reflection and empathy. These skills may help counteract any negative behavioral messages received as children. Sometimes these skills are life long skills that need to be developed in some more than others. There is clearly a lack of empathy and self reflection in the world because we still see horrific violence and apathy displayed by human beings. Some are clearly not in touch with these skills, and are operating from a subconscious level of learned behavior from parents or societal messages taught from a young age.
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