Understanding Childhood Through History

What was childhood like for most of human history?

• Focused on education

• Similar to adulthood

• Full of play and learning

• Filled with travel

Until when did kids start to have a concept of childhood?

• 2000s

• 1600s

• 1900s

• 1800s

What did people in the Western world believe about newborns?

• They were born innocent

• They were born talented

• They were born evil

• They were born wise

What was a popular job for children in England?

• Teacher

• Chimney sweep

• Baker

• Farmer

When did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• Early 2000s

• Early 1900s

• Early 1800s

• Early 1700s

What changed about childhood in the 1600s?

• Children wrote books

• Children were seen as innocent

• Children started working more

• Children traveled the world

Why did children work in factories during the Industrial Revolution?

• It was part of their education

• Families needed the money

• To learn new skills

• For fun

What did medieval art depict children as?

• Angels

• Animals

• Mini adults

• Invisible beings

What was the belief about children's nature in the past?

• Smart and knowledgeable

• Lazy and unproductive

• Evil and sinful

• Pure and innocent

What did children do to help their families?

• Performed in plays

• Taught other children

• Worked in fields and around the house

• Wrote books