Custody for health and proper physical development of children on columns of the journal „Życie Dziecka” from period 1932-1937.

Abstract

The aim of this article is to show publicists’ views of necessity to look after children from the poorest families in the journal „Życie Dziecka” realised since 1932 till 1937. To collect data it was used the method of analysis of the press content. „Życie Dziecka” (The Child’s Life) – it was „ a journal devoted to maternity protection, care for children and youth and child’s life”. The magazine was publishing in 1930s. The Polish state revived after 123 years of captivity was still backward and socially mixed. In addition the Great Depression caused worsening of material conditions of goodly part of society. The children of the poorest social stratum: working-class, peasant class were in the most difficult situation. They required help because they were underfed, neglected, toiling in farm, physically poorly developed, often ill. Parents didn’t have possibility to satisfy children’s needs so it was necessary to involve wider social circles and organize the necessary support. These issues were discussed on the journal’s columns. It was made efforts to aware to society of necessity to organize custody and support for the most necessitous people. It was being written about taken actions in this field.

Keywords

• opieka nad dziećmi
• kolonie letnie dla dzieci
• opieka społeczna
• zagrożenie rozwoju dzieci