Some researchers argue that compassionate reactions are forms of ethical behavior. They have noted that young kids who see someone in pain often show concern and try to help, leading them to believe that ethical behavior starts early in childhood. Conversely, another group of researchers contends that compassionate reactions alone do not constitute ethical behavior, asserting that for behavior to be deemed ethical, it must stem from a solid grasp of ethical principles and a certain level of ethical reasoning ability. Based on children's simplistic verbal reactions to moral scenarios, these researchers conclude that children do not possess the necessary ethical reasoning skills for their actions, no matter how caring, to be classified as ethical.

Which of the following statements aligns with the views of the first group of researchers and contradicts the views of the second group?