‘That’s Not Fair!’: Young Kids Understand When Punishment Is Unequal

Sept. 2, 2026
Read time: <5 mins
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Children notice more about fairness than adults might expect, even when they are not the ones being disciplined. New U-M research explores how unequal discipline can shape the way children interpret emotions and their own experiences.

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