What is another word for home children?
Pronunciation: [hˈə͡ʊm t͡ʃˈɪldɹən] (IPA) 
Home children were children who were separated from their families and sent to live in institutions or work as domestic servants. There are several synonyms for the term home children, including orphan migrants, child emigrants, and British Home Children. These children were often sent from the United Kingdom to countries such as Canada and Australia from the late 1800s until the 1960s. The goal was to provide these children with a better life, but many experienced abuse and neglect. The term home children acknowledges the trauma that these children experienced, and it is important to remember their stories and honor their resilience. Synonyms help to expand our understanding of historical events and provide a language for the continued discussion of their legacy.
