Conception of childhood as a social and historical category.

By Valery0523
  • Ancient Times: Childrens = useless
    950 BCE

    Ancient Times: Childrens = useless

    Children were considered a nuisance and helpless.In Western culture-Greece and Rome, children were under the fullest control of their parents, who had to agree to give them over to their abusers
  • Pre-Industrial Era (17th century)

    Pre-Industrial Era (17th century)

    Childhood conception was less controlled due to limited knowledge of reproduction.
    High child mortality rates led to a focus on larger families for survival.
    Children were often seen as mini-adults and began working at an early age
  • Industrial Revolution (18th - 19th Century)

    Industrial Revolution (18th - 19th Century)

    Urbanization and factory work altered family dynamics and children's roles.
    Child labor was widespread due to demand for cheap labor in factories.
    The perception of childhood started shifting towards seeing children as vulnerable and in need of protection.
  • Late 19th Century - Early 20th Century (Childhood Innocence & Vulnerability )

    Late 19th Century - Early 20th Century (Childhood Innocence & Vulnerability )

    The idea of childhood as a time of innocence and vulnerability becomes widespread.
    The Child Labor Reform Movement emerged, leading to gradual legal changes.
    Compulsory education laws began to keep children in schools rather than factories.
    The concept of a "protected childhood" gained traction.
  • Mid-20th Century

    Mid-20th Century

    Post-World War II economic growth influenced the idea of childhood as a carefree and innocent period.
    Television and media started shaping children's culture and consumerism.
    The "baby boom" after the war led to a strong focus on family life and child-rearing.
  • Late 20th Century - Early 21st Century

    Late 20th Century - Early 21st Century

    Advances in contraception and family planning led to smaller families and more intentional conception.
    Increased awareness of child rights and psychology led to child-centric parenting.
    The rise of the internet and technology introduced new challenges and opportunities for childhood experiences.
  • Current Era (21st Century)

    Current Era (21st Century)

    Conception and childbirth discussions increasingly include topics like assisted reproductive technologies and genetic screening.
    Shifting gender roles have redefined parenting and household responsibilities.
    Technology and social media shape modern childhood experiences, posing concerns about privacy and mental health.