Question

this is an excerpt from the napoleonic code, which became law in 1803. book i. of persons. title ix. of paternal power. a child, at every age, owes honor and respect to his father and mother. he remains subject to their control until his majority.... if the child has not commenced his sixteenth year, the father may cause him to be confined for a period which shall not exceed one month. what does this excerpt suggest about the creators of the napoleonic code? they felt that adults should have greater rights than children. they felt that children should have greater rights than adults. they felt that children and adults should have the same rights. they felt that the government should stay out of family affairs.

Explanation:

The excerpt states that a child "owes honor and respect" to parents and "remains subject to their control until his majority". This shows a hierarchy where adults (parents) have more authority (a form of rights in the family context) over children. The mention of paternal power to confine a child (under 16) also implies adult - child right disparity.

Answer:

They felt that adults should have greater rights than children.