The Child Saving Era began during the late19th and early20th centuries.
What were the two views of childhood changed among middle-class Canadians?
The two views of childhood changed among middle-class Canadians:
Greater importance ascribed to the emotionalneeds of children and families.
Greater sensitivities developed for neglectedchildren and their needs.
When and where was the first child protection act passed?
The first child protection act, named "TheAct for the Prevention of Cruelty to and BetterProtection of Children", was passed in Ontario in 1893. The act made childabuse an indictable offence for the first time.
How did Children's Aid Societies emerge?
Children's aid societies emerged due to the large numbers of children that were brought from Britain, between 1870 to 1925, to serve as labourers and domesticservants.
Who is John Joseph Kelso and what did he contribute?
In 1891 John Joseph Kelso established the first Children's Aid Society in Toronto. He also built orphanages, trainingschools, and poorhouses. He had a philosophy of rescueoverpunishment.