My observations of small children together also tells me that children can be very cruel to each other, are very prone to lying, and will pretty much do whatever they are allowed to get away with by their parents. No, children are not without guilt and sin - they are born with it, and it is good behavior that has to be learned, not sin. ============================================================ Interesting description of children. Having lived in many cultures and places on the globe I find your description of children to be correct in children who watch lots of television. In cultures where children watch little or no television I find children to be quite innocent and learn bad things from the adults.