2007-05-28 14:48:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Anthropology
Children are not anybody's property. Parents are guardians/coaches, not owners. A child needs both parents for guidance and fulfilling needs, not just one.
2007-05-28 14:54:47 · answer #1 · answered by Lioness 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
While not considered property per se - children are considered as belonging to one or the other parent (or both) differently in different societies. It all depends on that societies social systems and lineage rules (matrilineal, patrilineal, avuncular, bilateral, etc. The study of Kinship is a whole subfield of anthropology in itself.
The importance of understanding this issue is that it provides a framework of belonging for the child as they go through life. No only who mom and dad are, but who is part of their extended family and clan, how do they relate to others in their village and beyond, etc.
2007-05-29 12:48:16 · answer #2 · answered by dmackey89 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In a matrilineal society a child will inherit both clan and land from the mother.
2007-05-28 23:51:34 · answer #3 · answered by 17hunter 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes and no-I come from such a society, and the good outway's the bad, for instance decision's are likely to be (kinder and gentler) than patrilineal (male dominated) Another advantage is no name's are passed on so the child is free to grow into any type of person that it's heritage as an honored member of a larger family where kindness is the highest value, rather than the patri, which value's war, independent and individuality, and adherence to these harsh standard's men glorify use and ex ploit other's with. Go with the best system, to find peace harmony and spiritual value
2007-05-29 05:06:42 · answer #4 · answered by willoyaboy 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Only if women are prepared to take full responsibility for any damage their property causes others, and don't expect men to pay towards the upkeep of her property.
2007-05-30 12:10:04 · answer #5 · answered by cernunnicnos 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how can a human become a property
mother or father both are resposible for their kids
mother has its own duties to do
and father has it own duties towards kids
property can be demolish and canbe constructed newly
but kids are the real wealth of parent if they properly preform thir duties towards their kids
2007-05-29 13:02:33 · answer #6 · answered by aamirtaj 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Good question. Parents make their children for the world not for them. My granny always says.
2007-05-29 00:36:15 · answer #7 · answered by Support Breast Cancer Research 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-05-28 21:58:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not unless they are slaves.
2007-05-28 22:20:42 · answer #9 · answered by Caninelegion 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋