At what age do children transition between Piaget's heteronomous morality and autonomous morality?

Children transition between Piaget's stages of heteronomous morality and autonomous morality typically around the age of 10. However, it's important to note that the exact age can vary depending on the individual child's development.

Here are the steps to understand this transition:

1. Piaget's Theory of Moral Development: Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist, proposed a theory of moral development in children, which includes two main stages - the stage of heteronomous morality and the stage of autonomous morality.

2. Heteronomous Morality (also known as Moral Realism): This stage typically occurs from ages 4-7. In this stage, children view rules as fixed and absolute. They believe that rules are handed down by adults or by God and that one cannot change them.

3. Transition Phase: Around the age of 7-10, children are in a transition phase. During this time, they begin to interact more with their peers and understand that rules can sometimes be flexible and can change with mutual agreement.

4. Autonomous Morality (also known as Moral Relativism): This stage typically begins around age 10. In this stage, children understand that rules are not just fixed but are devices that humans created to help them get along. They believe that rules can be changed if everyone agrees.

Remember, these ages are averages and can vary from child to child.