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Children under eight-years-old are less likely than adults to see discrimination as harmful, suggests a new study.

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In examining children's and adults' beliefs on discrimination, the study's authors presented the participants with scenarios involving harmful actions between members of different made-up groups. (Dr. Vivian Liu, New York University/University College Dublin via SWNS)

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