Question

Emerging developmental theories of childhood well-being provided support to a presumption that when divorce occurs, mother custody was always in the child's best interest. This point of view came to be known as the so-called "__________" doctrine.

Answer 1

Answer:

This point of view came to be known as the so-called Tender Years doctrine.

Explanation:

• Tender years doctrine is a principle of family law where the custody of a child is granted to mother during the period of tinder years of the child.

• Usually, the tinder year of child is four to five years. This case also applies for the case of divorce of the parents.

• This principle was evolved and practiced since 18th century and in the modern days, there is controversy regarding this law.

• As there are social reforms and developments, it is assumed that the child is also secure being with father during his/her tinder age.