The impact of the general conditions on the social dimension of the Babylonian child 2013-2023

Abstract

    The Babylonian civilization is characterized by its human aspect, as the Code of Hammurabi is considered the first legal and humane code written in the Babylonian language, using cuneiform script. It consists of 282 legal provisions and is regarded as a historical source for positive laws that address various aspects of economic, social, and political life. Due to the esteemed position of Babylonian society and its distinction in establishing laws that serve the community, the idea of this research was inspired to explore and understand the state's overall strategy and the family's specific approach toward the child's life, particularly in terms of upbringing. This is especially relevant in the city of Babylon, which has experienced radical changes recently, marked by multiple social, economic, and cultural conditions that have significantly impacted Babylonian society.   

          A child is brought up in a society where customs and traditions are intertwined, with reliance primarily on the family and the local community. The child's life faces various economic challenges, such as rising poverty rates and changing patterns of work, as well as social challenges like pressure from media and limited family time due to busy lifestyles. All these conditions reflect on the child's

behavior. Therefore, studying the extent of the impact of general circumstances on the behavior of Babylonian children is essential to understand and clarify the positive and negative effects on this segment of children in Iraqi society generally, and in Babylonian society in particular. Additionally, the aim is to work towards alleviating obstacles and social effects caused by internal and external factors on children.