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Was there " a-child-should-be-seen-and-not-heard philosophy& Written by Tracy W (9/23/2006 4:17 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Somewhat inclined..., penned by BarbaraB

Out of curiousity, was there such a philosophy in Regency England, and if so, was it at all common? (given that there were several million people in Regency England so there was probably a wide variety of parenting approaches anyway).

The Dashwoods don't seem to be at all surprised at Lady Middleton bringing a child with her to visit, and Margaret appears to be involved in family life as well. And in JA's other novels, parents often appear to be quite involved with their children.

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Lady Middleton Rae (9/21/2006 5:11 p.m.)

LM - character not motherhood drives coldness… Robbin (9/23/2006 12:08 p.m.)
- But why does one not mind.. Reeba (9/23/2006 3:14 p.m.)
  - Lady Middleton, A cold fish… Robbin (9/23/2006 5:58 p.m.)
    - Robbin and Tina Maisy (9/24/2006 12:25 p.m.)
      - Great points... Robbin (9/24/2006 2:58 p.m.)
    - I happily agree to disagree ;) Robbin. Reeba (9/23/2006 6:18 p.m.)
  - Coldness = lack of interest Tina T (9/23/2006 3:44 p.m.)
    - 'Insipidity'... Mandy N (9/27/2006 9:49 a.m.)
    - I agree Tina--great word picture! nfm :D Robbin (9/23/2006 5:59 p.m.)
- Well Said BarbaraB (9/23/2006 12:43 p.m.)
I agree 100%. Reeba (9/22/2006 1:46 p.m.)
- clues Bryndl (9/22/2006 1:56 p.m.)
Of course! Ingunn V (9/22/2006 4:44 a.m.)
Buther children weren't all that small Therése (9/22/2006 2:25 a.m.)
- Somewhat inclined... BarbaraB (9/23/2006 12:24 a.m.)
  - Was there " a-child-should-be-seen-and-not-heard philosophy& Tracy W (9/23/2006 4:17 p.m.)
    - Children BarbarB (9/24/2006 7:26 p.m.)
      - I think I recall what you may be referring to Tracy W (9/25/2006 12:53 a.m.)
        
        I do believe you're right BarbarB (9/25/2006 9:45 p.m.)
- Four under seven Rae (9/22/2006 4:43 a.m.)
  - Child-centeredness Line (9/22/2006 8:56 p.m.)
    - There's a great difference in... Reeba (9/23/2006 6:46 a.m.)
    - If I may hazard a guess Karinna A. (9/22/2006 11:03 p.m.)
      - The meaning of 'cold' seems... Reeba (9/23/2006 5:55 a.m.)
Interesting Point Pennie (9/21/2006 9:21 p.m.)
Oh dear... Lynn (9/21/2006 8:26 p.m.)

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