In the 19th and early 20th centuries, societal attitudes often viewed children as economic assets rather than individuals deserving of protection and education. Many families, particularly in impoverished communities, relied on the additional income generated by their children's labor to survive. Additionally, cultural norms emphasized the importance of hard work and self-sufficiency, leading to the belief that children should contribute to the family unit from a young age. This perspective was reinforced by a lack of legal protections and limited awareness of the potential harms associated with child labor.
Cultural factors in middle childhood significantly influence children's development and socialization. These include family values, community norms, and educational practices, which shape children's beliefs, behaviors, and interactions. For instance, cultural attitudes towards education can affect motivation and academic achievement, while social norms can influence peer relationships and self-identity. Additionally, exposure to diverse cultural experiences can promote empathy and understanding in children as they navigate their social environments.
Elizabeth H. Silcott has written: 'Cultural knowledge, self-concept and cultural attitudes of black and white children who participated in either an integrated or segregated recreation program' -- subject(s): Attitudes, Black Children, Children, Children, Black, Self-perception
Cultural Pride- Apex
Sheri R. Levy has written: 'Intergroup attitudes and relations in childhood through adulthood' -- subject(s): Prejudices, Minorities, Youth, Cross-cultural studies, Attitudes, Social conditions, Social groups, Social interaction
Gunilla Dahlberg has written: 'Children, work, and ideology' -- subject(s): Attitudes, Children, Cross-cultural studies, Social perception in children, Socialization, Vocational interests, Work
Children's attitudes to food are influenced by a variety of factors, including parental role modeling, exposure to a diverse range of foods, cultural influences, marketing of unhealthy foods, and peer influence. Encouraging positive eating habits, involving children in food preparation, and promoting a healthy relationship with food can help shape their attitudes towards food in a positive way.
Cultural pride
Kate Darian-Smith has written: 'Children, childhood and cultural heritage' -- subject(s): Cultural property, Children 'Australia and Oceania' -- subject(s): Juvenile literature 'Exploration into Australia (Exploration Into)'
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The Mughal Empire
The complex set of meanings, attitudes, values, and ideas belonging to a cultural group
The youth were being given the power they never had before. They were encouraged to do things that all children love to do, resist authority and destroy