How can I rewrite this sentence.
Only recently, and only in particular countries and cultures, has the abuse of children come to be seen as a major social problem and a main cause of many people's suffering and personal problems. of course children ahve been abused throughout human history.
First, circle or underline the most important words you want to keep -- and do not repeat any. Then rewrite.
Let us know what you come up with.
well this is not helping me in no way. i could have figured that much out. so thanks for nothing.
If you're not willing to try, there's not much anyone can do for you. Sorry.
Try omitting the second sentence. Then try again to get rid of other repeated ideas.
To rewrite the sentence, you can consider the following:
"Until recently, child abuse has only been recognized as a significant social issue and a primary source of suffering and personal difficulties in certain countries and cultures. It is worth noting that the mistreatment of children has occurred throughout the entirety of human history."
Here's how you can approach this revision:
1. Begin by rearranging the first part of the sentence to emphasize the time component. Instead of "Only recently," start with "Until recently," to indicate a change in perception over time.
2. Next, modify "only in particular countries and cultures" to "has only been recognized as" to clarify that the acknowledgment of child abuse is limited to specific regions.
3. Continue by rephrasing "come to be seen as" and replace it with "recognized as" to convey a more direct meaning.
4. Convert "a major social problem" to "a significant social issue" for a more concise expression.
5. Restructure "many people's" to "people's" to maintain clarity without repetition.
6. Adjust "suffering" and "personal problems" to "suffering" and "personal difficulties" to enhance the sentence's flow while maintaining its intended meaning.
7. Conclude the revision by acknowledging the historical aspect of child abuse, altering "of course children have been abused throughout human history" to "It is worth noting that the mistreatment of children has occurred throughout the entirety of human history."
Remember, rewriting sentences requires a balance between maintaining the intended meaning and ensuring clarity and conciseness.