Childhood in history

By Ines_acu16
  • Abandonment (4th - 13th centuries)
    1201 BCE

    Abandonment (4th - 13th centuries)

    At this time, it is understood that the infant possesses a spirit and is human in nature. However, due to adversity, it is decided to leave it behind. Pope Innocent III, founder of the first entity that provided refuge to children from different nations, triggered this idea. Once the parents admitted that the child had a soul, the only way to be free of their grief was to abandon it.
  • Infanticide (Antiquity IV century)
    301 BCE

    Infanticide (Antiquity IV century)

    The conflicts in the interactions between adults and minors were responsible for the death of infants, particularly girls, and this was justified due to economic and religious issues. The practice of infanticide is also present in biblical texts, where regulations are found that provide protection for children without parents. Similarly, in ancient Greece, the sale of children was only prohibited in 640 B.C.
  • Ambivalence (14th - 17th century)
    Jan 1, 1301

    Ambivalence (14th - 17th century)

    The notion appears that it is necessary to model a child as clay is molded to give it shape. The influence of humanist thinkers and religious figures culminated in the creation of an institution with an educational structure independent from the family, aimed at the growth and education of children. This change took place during the reign of Pedro IV in the year 1337.
  • Intrusion (18th century)

    Intrusion (18th century)

    Empathy is beginning to be understood as a way of interacting with children, guiding them voluntarily instead of resorting to violent methods. The contemporary concept of childhood emerges, although its acceptance is not universal.
  • Socialization (19th century First half of the 19th century)

    Socialization (19th century First half of the 19th century)

    Parenting involves educating and guiding to achieve an adaptation; in this context, the father begins to show interest in the child and collaborates with the mother in parenting responsibilities. It is the process by which people acquire knowledge. Raising a child was not so much about controlling his will as it was about shaping it.
  • Help (19th - 20th century)

    Help (19th - 20th century)

    A number of parents chose to support their children in achieving their own aspirations rather than guiding them exclusively towards parental expectations. This dynamic is characterized by an empathic connection that adjusts to the changing needs of the child at each stage of its development, and involves the active participation of both parents.