Question

table iv: rights of fathers
a father has absolute control over his children. this includes the right to sell them into slavery. however, if a father sells his son three times, the son is then free from his fathers control.
the law also allowed fathers to punish their children as they saw fit. this reflected the roman belief in strong family authority.
how does this compare to modern - day laws about parental rights?

Explanation:

Modern - day laws view children as individuals with rights, and parental rights are balanced with the best - interests of the child. Selling children into slavery is illegal and a serious crime. Punishment of children must also be within legal and ethical boundaries, and excessive or abusive punishment is not allowed. In contrast, the Roman law gave fathers extreme power over children, reflecting different social and cultural values.

Answer:

Modern - day laws are much more protective of children's rights and limit parental power compared to the Roman law described. Fathers no longer have the right to sell children into slavery, and punishment of children is regulated to prevent abuse.