According to Lawrence Kohlberg around which ethics do very young children’s moral reasoning revolve ?

The correct answer is Ethics of egocentricism.

Lawrence Kohlberg’s theory of moral development outlines six stages divided into three major levels: Pre-conventional, Conventional, and Post-conventional morality.

1. Pre-conventional Level (Very Young Children):
At this stage (typically in early childhood), a child's sense of morality is externally controlled. Children accept and obey rules handed down by authority figures (such as parents and teachers) primarily to avoid punishment or receive personal rewards.
Moral reasoning during this period revolves around egocentrism—where the child evaluates right and wrong purely based on direct, personal consequences to themselves rather than considering societal rules or the perspectives/feelings of others.

2. Explanation of Options:
- Ethics of egocentricism: Correct. Very young children view rules strictly from their self-centered viewpoint (avoiding pain/punishment or gaining immediate self-benefit).
- Ethics of care: Associated with Carol Gilligan's criticism and framework regarding interpersonal relationships and empathy.
- Ethics of perspectives of others / Ethics of laws: These develop in later stages (Conventional Morality), where individuals begin to take into account social norms, laws, and the views of society.