| AdminHistory | Growing up in Scotland was a nationwide effort to examine the conditions in which children were spending their childhood, and to seek out ways to improve these conditions so that children could grow and develop more fully - thereby avoiding "withdrawal, destruction and rebellion." In Livingston these trends could manifest themselves in quite extreme form, being exacerbated by the lack of services, amenities and social ties in the fledgling new town. James Maitland was influential in creating and running the "Growing up in Livingston" element of this scheme. Growing up in Livingston led to the use of community houses in Livingston, in conjunction with the Young Women's Christian Association and the Livingston Development Corporation; the increased use of youth workers to engage with teenagers and children; and the active attempt to bring activities, such as cinemas and cafes to Livingston where children and teenagers could spend their time in a safe and constructive way. |