CYC 201 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Psychosomatic Medicine, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Psoriasis
11 Sep 2017
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Cyc midterm questions: the law does not have a legal limit to an age where a child can be left alone. Children under 8 should not be left alone: historically children expected to be full-status contributors to the family"s survival though expectations not always equal. Perceptions shifted toward childhood development began to evolve increasing interest in child protection. Courts & governments were rarely involved in child protection situations prior to the 18th century, extended family members were the decision makers in extreme cases. Now government agencies take responsibility in child protection. Because we consider children to be vulnerable members of society, the law recognizes well-defined cuties of care toward children. The purpose of child support is to protect the child from the economic impact of divorce or separation. Despite being divorced, both parents always remain legally obligated to financially support their children. The main principle of canada"s child support law is:
