The place of the child in society has varied for thousands of years and has been effected by different cultures and --71-- religions. In ancient times unwanted children were occasionally abandoned, put to death, exploiting or offered for religious --72-- sacrifices, and in any event a large percentage of them didn’t survive their physically hazardous existence to reach to maturity.--73--
In western civilization within the last few hundred years, there have been many changes in attitude with the young. --74-- In agricultural Europe, and later with the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, the children of the poor work long --75-- hours for little or no pay, and there was no public concern on their safety or welfare punishment could be brutal and severe.--76--
By the eighteenth century the harsh and severe methods began to show any change. Society slowly accorded(给予) --77-- children a role of importance. Books were written expressly for them and gradually laws were passing for their protection. --78-- Efforts were made to create for them a life better than their parents!
In the past few decades parents have more attentive for the needs of their children.Better health --79-- care is available and education is no longer reserving --80-- for the children from wealthy families.