Do you think children should be defined as the property of women, following matrilinealism?

Question

Do you think children should be defined as the property of women, following matrilinealism?

Answer 1

how can a human become a property

mother or father both are resposible for their kids

mother has its own duties to do

and father has it own duties towards kids

property can be demolish and canbe constructed newly

but kids are the real wealth of parent if they properly preform thir duties towards their kids

Answer 2

Only if women are prepared to take full responsibility for any damage their property causes others, and don't expect men to pay towards the upkeep of her property.

Answer 3

Not unless they are slaves.

Answer 4

While not considered property per se - children are considered as belonging to one or the other parent (or both) differently in different societies.  It all depends on that societies social systems and lineage rules (matrilineal, patrilineal, avuncular, bilateral, etc.  The study of Kinship is a whole subfield of anthropology in itself.

The importance of understanding this issue is that it provides a framework of belonging for the child as they go through life.  No only who mom and dad are, but who is part of their extended family and clan, how do they relate to others in their village and beyond, etc.

Answer 5

In a matrilineal society a child will inherit both clan and land from the mother.

Answer 6

yes and no-I come from such a society, and the good outway's the bad, for instance decision's are likely to be (kinder and gentler) than patrilineal (male dominated)  Another advantage is no name's are passed on so the child is free to grow into any type of person that it's heritage as an honored  member of a larger family where kindness is the highest value, rather than the patri, which value's war, independent and individuality, and adherence to these harsh standard's men glorify use and ex ploit other's with. Go with the best system, to find peace harmony and spiritual value

Answer 7

Good question. Parents make their children for the world not for them. My granny always says.

Answer 8

Children are not anybody's property.  Parents are guardians/coaches, not owners.  A child needs both parents for guidance and fulfilling needs, not just one.

Answer 9

yes