Prior to the 19th century the behavior of children and youth was dealt with on a relatively informal basis. Almshouses or other forms of incarceration was rarely used against members of one's own community. The most appropriate reason for this was:

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The labor from children was highly valued and in demand during this period, making it less likely for communities to incarcerate their youth for misbehavior. Instead, they were often needed for work in agricultural and industrial settings.

Prior to the 19th Century the Behavior of Children and Youth