FRHD 3040- Midterm Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 85 pages long!)

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 3040
• Professor: John Greenwood

Document Summary

Chapter 1 autocratic parenting: a tradition of harsh, strict childrearing. Def: children are told what to do and were expected to respond accordingly without expressing their own opinion of the instruction. Influenced by hobbesian perspective and the calvinist doctrine. Thomas hobbes expressed that the child"s will needs to be tamed, which is done through parental authority. This upholds both religious mandate and cultural tradition. Hobbes = reason we view the home as a man"s castle because of his view as family as mini patriarchal monarchies. Castle view of family kids = servants (with unquestioned obedience to master) Few people questioned this paternal authority view until the 20 th century. Autocratic beliefs influenced by hobbes were accepted among early american puritans who followed the doctrines of john calvin. Calvinist doctrine emphasized the inherent sinfulness of children as a result of will firm discipline was thought to be necessary for the child to develop properly.