[CYC 201] - Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam (28 pages long!)

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Child and Youth Care
• Course: CYC 201
• Professor: Gurjeet Dhillon

Document Summary

Chapter 1- special legal status for children and youth. Children had no legal status before the 18th century, and was under complete control of their parents. Per(cid:272)eptio(cid:374)s of (cid:272)hildre(cid:374)"s (cid:373)i(cid:374)d shifted during the 18th century, and professionals began to realize the capacity of children and their ability to form thoughts and perceptions. Courts and governments were rarely involved in child protection situations prior to the. 18th century, this role was given to the extended family as decision makers. Now children are considered human beings just as adults. Children are vulnerable members of society; the law recognizes well-defined duties of care towards children. Divorce law defines whether and when the couple can consider their marriage ended and themselves single again and free to remarry, if they wish. Divorce act establishes breakdown: 1 year"s separatio(cid:374, adultery, cruelty. Family property law determines the appropriate division of assets.