OBRAZ RODZINY W PISMACH STANISŁAWA STASZICA
THE PICTURE OF THE FAMILY IN STANISŁAW STASZIC'S WRITINGS

Summary/Abstract: According to Stanisław Staszic, the author of "Przestrogi dla Polski" (Warnings for Poland) 1790, the major role of the family was patriotic upbringing, where principles correspond to behavior. In his papers, he stressed the impact of family upbringing on public affairs. The father was the key person, responsible for teaching the offspring love of the fatherland, respect for values and moral principles, as well as for choosing the appropriate teacher and the most preferable school. He should adapt home education to the state needs. The mother's role was to tell about heroism of ancestors, which he underlined particularly after the loss of independence. The article also presents Staszic's ideas on legislation, including children's obedience for parents or payment for taking care of children in need by the unrelated.

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