Children's Rights by Kate Douglas Wiggin
The novel explores the lives of two orphaned sisters, Polly and Dora, who are sent to live with their cruel aunt. The story highlights the struggles they face in a world that seems determined to suppress their individuality and creativity. Through their experiences, the novel sheds light on the importance of children's rights and the need for protection from exploitation and abuse.
By Kate Douglas Wiggin · First published 1883 · Genre: Children's Literature, Social Issues, Educational · 10 chapters · 47,890 words
First lines
"Give me liberty, or give me death! "
The subject of Children's Rights does not provoke much sentimentalism in this country, where, as somebody says, the present problem of the children is the painless extinction of their elders. I interviewed the man who washes my windows, the other morning, with the purpose of getting at the level of his mind in the matter.
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The book focuses on themes relevant to children, addressing their rights and experiences.
- Social Issues — It explores social themes related to children's rights and welfare.
- Educational — The content aims to inform and educate readers about children's rights.
- Advocacy — It serves as a call to action for the protection and promotion of children's rights.
Tags
Social Justice · Child Welfare · Human Rights · Pedagogy · Education Reform · Children's Literature · Philosophy of Education · Social Commentary · Critique of Society · Inequality · Poverty · Family Dynamics
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Kate Douglas Wiggin
- Date: 1883 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Social Issues, Educational, Advocacy, Non-fiction
- Length: 47,890 words
- Structure: 10 chapters, 520 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Contents
- The Rights of the Child
- Children's Plays
- Children's Playthings
- What Shall Children Read?
- Children's Stories
- The Relation of the Kindergarten to Social Reform
- How Shall we Govern our Children?
- The Magic of "Together"
- The Relation of the Kindergarten to the Public School
- Other People's Children