The 15-month-old child was able to distinguish right from wrong

A recent study published in LPoS ONE shows that 15-month-old children were able to see the difference between fair and unfair.

From 15 months of age, children recognize fairness and unfairness through observation

It is believed that recognizing right and wrong is a quality that distinguishes people and animals. A recent study has shown that the ability to recognize right and wrong is a skill that even babies can have.

Infants can understand fairness and unfairness, and they can show that understanding. The children in the study were able to recognize the difference in fair and unfair distribution of food, an initial understanding of fairness, scientists said.

The fact that a child is ready to share a favorite toy is also related to the child's sensitivity to fairness. Jessica Sommerville, associate professor of psychology at Washington University, said: "Our findings show that the expressions of altruism and justice are soon developed rather than we think."

The research is published in PLoS ONE magazine. This study was done by following two short videos of 15-month-old children's reactions when they noticed that people divided bread and milk. Scientists find that children are more focused on how people distribute cakes and milk in an unfair way and that children are surprised about it.

Children who observe this injustice easily share toys with others. This shows that children are sensitive to their unequal treatment and sympathy.