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which emphasizes the importance of a child's early years in shaping their character and intellectual development.
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The Industrial Revolution leads to the rise of child labor and the need for formal education to prepare children for the workforce.
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Sigmund Freud introduces the concept of the "Oedipus complex," which suggests that children have unconscious desires for their parents and that these desires can shape their development.
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Psychologist Erik Erikson develops the theory of psychosocial stages, which includes the "identity vs. role confusion" stage of adolescence.
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The psychogenic theory of history is proposed by psychologist Peter Laslett, which suggests that changes in parent-child relations can have a significant impact on historical change.
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Historian Philippe Aries publishes "Centuries of Childhood," which argues that the concept of childhood as a separate stage of life was invented in the early modern period.
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Historian David Hunt publishes "Parents and Children in History," which provides a detailed examination of the history of child-rearing practices and their impact on child development.
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Psychologist and historian Elisabeth Young-Bruehl publishes "The Anxieties of Affluence," which explores the psychological effects of affluence on children and families.
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The history of childhood continues to be a vibrant field of study, with new research and theories being developed to better understand the experiences and development of children throughout history.