In which stage of development did children become seen as an economic liability?

A) preindustrial period
B) early industrial period
C) mature industrial period
D) postindustrial period

Economic Liability

A legal obligation or debt that results in a financial burden or disadvantage to an individual, business, or organization.

Postindustrial Period

A stage in societal development characterized by the shift from manufacturing-based economies to those dominated by service-oriented, information-based activities.