Children and the Law 1. The phrase "best interests of the child" has been part of American law since 1787, and has always guided courts in cases involving children. True     False 2. In matters related to parental divorce or separation, the phrase "protecting best interests of the child" is generally the primary consideration for judges deciding issues involving children. True     False 3. Children are more likely to be harmed by family members than to be injured by strangers or others in the community. True     False 4. Until the creation of the juvenile court, children were tried and sentenced as adults, including being sent to the same prisons as adults, and in certain cases, to the same gallows. True     False Score = Correct answers: Explanation of answers Quizzes Home