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Culture shapes sense of fairness

Treat tests show differences between kids in Western, other societies

child handing another child a donut

SWEET DEALS  Kids from many cultures develop a conviction that it’s unfair to receive fewer treats than another child, a new study finds. This notion emerges at younger ages in Western societies. 

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By Bruce Bower

- More than 2 years ago

From Boston neighborhoods to African villages, kids have a cow if another child gets more goodies than they do, a new study finds.