to compare and contrast the children of the 1800's to the cildren of today.
my project is do by friday and i only have a sruten amount of time in the compare lab please help.
Hi brittany lasseigne,
what do you need help with? There are many points of comparison you could consider jotting down. You could try to talk to grown ups who have lived through the 1800's as children.
Here's some starting material for you (Please do not copy, this is only to be served as reference material):
"Children were dressed like little adults and, in fact, treated like adults in that they were (in the lower classes) expected to go to work as early as 5 or 6. They were probably more serious than our children; working in a dangerous factory will knock lots of foolishness out of a child. There was no such thing as a teenager and no cult of children who need to be spoiled and entertained. Girls were often married at 15 or 16 and, in the middle to lower classes, boys were expected to decide at about 10 what trade they wanted to go into, so they could be apprenticed.
There was no standard or requirement for literacy; the boys in the upper classes were fluent in Latin, Greek, often French, with some Italian. They were heavily versed in the literary classics. Their less fortunate peers went to school when they could and often taught themselves after work.
Girls in the upper classes were literate and probably knowledgeable in light literature (poetry, novels, etc.) but were discouraged from learning anything more than "feminine accomplishments": playing the pianoforte, drawing, fine needlework.
Poor girls were lucky to be able to read, but often knew something the "better" girls did not: how to run a household.
These children were also raised with a greater presence of death. Dying in childbirth was fairly common and, since birth control was illegal and unreliable, childbirth was tough to avoid. It was rare for a mother, of any class, to raise all her children without one fatality."
-Quoted from WikiAnswers
Hope I helped! Thanks :)
Sorry, Joshua, but there's almost no one still alive who was born in the 1800s. Someone born in 1898 would be 110 years old.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/learn/features/timeline/riseind/rural/rural.html
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/learn/features/timeline/riseind/city/city.html
http://www.teacheroz.com/19thcent.htm
O_o didn't consider that haha :)
To compare and contrast the children of the 1800s to the children of today, you can consider several aspects such as lifestyle, education, technology, and social norms. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to get started:
1. Research the lifestyle of children in the 1800s: Look for information on how children in the 1800s lived, their daily routines, chores, and family dynamics. Explore sources such as historical accounts, diaries, and memoirs to gain insights into their experiences.
2. Research the lifestyle of children today: Examine the modern lifestyle of children by researching contemporary sources like surveys, studies, and articles. Consider factors such as school life, extracurricular activities, hobbies, and family dynamics to understand the routines and expectations of children today.
3. Explore education in the 1800s: Look for information on how children were educated in the 1800s. Investigate the role of schools, availability of teachers, curriculum, and literacy rates. Consider specific factors like access to education for girls, rural vs urban education, and the level of schooling provided.
4. Explore education today: Understand the modern education system by examining its structure, curriculum, and teaching methods. Consider aspects such as access to education, technological advancements in classrooms, the importance of standardized testing, and the availability of alternative education options.
5. Compare and contrast technology: Investigate the technological advancements of the 1800s and their impact, if any, on children. Compare this to the technology available to children today, such as smartphones, computers, and the internet. Consider the impact of technology on communication, education, entertainment, and socialization.
6. Consider social norms and expectations: Research the societal norms, expectations, and values that were prevalent in the 1800s and how they affected children. Compare these to modern-day social norms and expectations, including concepts of gender roles, discipline practices, relationships with adults, and cultural diversity.
7. Analyze the findings: Once you have gathered sufficient information, analyze and organize your findings to highlight the main similarities and differences between the children of the 1800s and today. Identify patterns, trends, or significant changes that have occurred over time.
Remember, while conducting research, make sure to use credible and reliable sources for accurate information.