The Century of the Child

"The Century of the Child" by Ellen Key is a book that discusses the importance of children's well-being and independence in the early 1900s. It looks at how kids should be treated and the impact of society on how they grow up. Key talks about education, parents' decisions, and what society owes to children. The book starts by thinking about the new century and the hopes and worries that come with it. Key believes that changing society for the better depends on changing how we see ourselves, especially when it comes to having kids. She argues that being a parent means more than just giving birth; it also means having responsibilities and doing what's right. Key wants a future where kids are valued and have the right to choose their parents, which would change families and society in big ways.