In Stage 1, children worry about obedience and punishment. A child at this stage might say that the public has a right to know all the facts about all candidates for office and candidate Thompson could be punished if he does not tell the truth. In Stage 2, children worry about what benefits them. Children at this stage might say that Reporter Dayton should run the story, which helps Dayton's reputation as an investigative journalist. On the other hand, they might say that even if Dayton didn't publish the story, another reporter would still get the story and take credit for the investigative journalism, which is not a plus.