Author Question: How has the societal view of children changed throughout history and who were some of the major ... (Read 12 times)

cherise1989 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

How has the societal view of children changed throughout history and who were some of the major historical figures responsible for these changes?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What might be one consequence associated with child psychopathology?

a. increased demands on health systems
b. less funding for educational institutions
c. less interest in interventions
d. increased funding for criminal justice systems

jlaineee · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Early writings suggest that children were considered servants of the state in the city-states of early Greece. Ancient Greek and Roman societies believed that any personyoung or oldwith a physical or mental handicap, disability, or deformity was an economic burden and a social embarrassment, and thus was to be scorned, abandoned, or put to death. Today we recognize children as valuable, independent of any other purpose, to help them develop normal lives and competencies. Some of the major influences were Freud, Watson, and Locke.

Answer to Question 2

a