Autonomy
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Moral Development Interview

A high school girl's parents are away for the weekend and she's alone in the house. Unexpectedly, on Friday evening, her boyfriend comes over. They spend the evening together in the house and after a while, they start making out.

  • Is this right or wrong? Are there any circumstances that would make it right?
  • What if they had sexual intercourse? Is that right or wrong? Why?
  • (If applicable)Why do you think that making out is okay but sexual intercourse isn't?
  • Are there any circumstances that would make sexual intercourse right (or wrong)?
  • Suppose the girl is less willing than the boy to have sexual intercourse. What reasons might she have for thinking that way? What do you think about that? How should the boy respond?
  • The girl's parents return and find out that the couple had sexual intercourse. What should the parents do? Why?
  • Do you think these issues about sex have anything to do with morality and immorality? Why?
  • Where do you think your ideas about right and wrong come from?