A society in which children are highly valued and a lot of time and effort are devoted to their well-being is described as what?

• A. Child-centred
• B. Multicultural society
• C. Secondary socialisation
• D. Ethnicity

Answer: (A)

In sociology, a society that values children highly and spends considerable time and effort on their well-being is described as child-centred. This term means that the needs, development, and protection of children are placed at the forefront of policies, services, and everyday life—schools, healthcare, housing, and family life are all organized to support children. It’s not just about having kids, but actively shaping structures to invest in their growth and safety.

This differs from a multicultural society, which focuses on a mix of cultural groups and how they coexist; secondary socialisation refers to learning norms and values after the family, often through school and peers; and ethnicity concerns shared cultural traits and a sense of belonging based on heritage. So the description best fits a child-centred society.