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What are some of the things that you feel should be modern society’s obligations to children?

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In the 19th century the Victorians’ concern for children led to the “Child Saving Movement,” which is described in the readings. These reformers were concerned with “society’s obligations” to children. Take a look at a modern parallel. Shortly before his inauguration, President Obama wrote a letter to his daughters, which was published in Parade Magazine. In his letter he describes what he wants for his daughters and for American children in the 21st century. You can read a copy of President Obama’s letter at…
http://parade.com/60038/linzlowe/barack-obama-a-letter-to-my-daughters-2/ (Links to an external site.) How do President Obama’s hopes of American children compare with the social reforms of the 19th and early 20th centuries (i.e., is he talking about the same issues, or does modern society have different problems concerning children, etc.)? What are some of the things that you feel should be modern society’s obligations to children? Remember to use specific information/examples from at least one of the required readings when discussing Victorian reforms.
At least 300 words.

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