How did the role of children in American society change in the late nineteenth century?
A) Children were valued more as people who could contribute to the family and not just as people to be left alone for many years.
B) Children were viewed less as “little adults” who should contribute to the family as soon as possible, and viewed more as young people who needed years to grow up.
C) People began to think of children as less in need of general education and more in need of vocational education tailored to the jobs they would eventually get.
D) Children were no longer thought of as “free help” and were instead paid for many of the chores they did at home.
E) People began to understand the necessity for children to learn important skills as apprentices and not just at home with their families.
Answer: B
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