The Prior Use of the Term Chattel Suggested That Children

question 33

Multiple Choice

The prior use of the term chattel suggested that children were considered _______________________.

• A) personal property
• B) the mother's possession
• C) under the joint authority of both parents
• D) the responsibility of the entire family of blood relatives

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Definitions:

Sexual Abuse

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Perpetrators

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Self-Knowledge

An individual’s understanding and awareness of their own personality, emotions, motivations, and capabilities.