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Victorian children



hussamk2000
Yemen

Victorian children
 
Hello everybody
You know that in the Victorian age, children have a strict discipline. there is a saying which is " children should be seen and not heard". It �s hardly explained . Can you explain what it means, please?I would be grateful for your reply.
Thanks in advance
Hussam

16 Dec 2013      





yanogator
United States

People at that time thought that children had nothing to contribute to adult conversation, and were seen as an interruption, so they should be seen and not heard.
 
I hope this helps.
 
Bruce

16 Dec 2013     



hussamk2000
Yemen

Thanks ,Bruce . It really helps.Have a good day.

16 Dec 2013     



M.S-P
Poland

To my way of thinking it  refers to children �s behaviour. They should be seen not herd meaning they should be polite and behave well, not run around shouting, screaming and laughing loudly for instance.

16 Dec 2013     



Dustin123
United States

Hi, Wealthy Victorian Children rarely communicated with their parents except for a specified time each day.

17 Dec 2013