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5.0 out of 5 stars Doing Right By Children by William B. Irvine
Take a look at the astonishing abuses children have been subjected to throughout the ages. Mr. Irvine exposes the cruelties children have incurred from the 1700's to modern day. Chimney sweeps and coal mine "donkeys", child movie stars and gymnists; European, Asian, American degradations. He suggests that parenthood needs to be examined more closely. Only...
Published on May 21, 2001 by Carol F. Samson

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1.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't even get started
Big fan of the author, read his books on desires and Stoicism which led me to seek out his two books on children. Pretty much seemed like a depressing catalog of every wrong done to kids since the dark ages, and it's apparent that we're heading back to that in some degree. Any point to reading this harbinger of doom? Better that I spend the time playing Scrabble with my...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Doing Right By Children by William B. Irvine, May 21, 2001
This review is from: Doing Right by Children: Reflections on the Nature of Childhood and the Obligations of Parenthood (Paragon Issues in Philosophy) (Paperback)
Take a look at the astonishing abuses children have been subjected to throughout the ages. Mr. Irvine exposes the cruelties children have incurred from the 1700's to modern day. Chimney sweeps and coal mine "donkeys", child movie stars and gymnists; European, Asian, American degradations. He suggests that parenthood needs to be examined more closely. Only persons who are committed to making personal sacrifices should consider parenthood. This is a must-read book recommended by The Informed Parent web site. Carol Samson, Book Review Editor
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This review is from: Doing Right by Children: Reflections on the Nature of Childhood and the Obligations of Parenthood (Paragon Issues in Philosophy) (Paperback)
Big fan of the author, read his books on desires and Stoicism which led me to seek out his two books on children. Pretty much seemed like a depressing catalog of every wrong done to kids since the dark ages, and it's apparent that we're heading back to that in some degree. Any point to reading this harbinger of doom? Better that I spend the time playing Scrabble with my kids.
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Doing Right by Children: Reflections on the Nature of Childhood and the Obligations of Parenthood (Paragon Issues in Philosophy)
Doing Right by Children: Reflections on the Nature of Childhood and the Obligations of Parenthood (Paragon Issues in Philosophy) by William Braxton Irvine (Paperback - January 15, 2001)
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