Childhood in history

Socialization – 19th century to mid-20th century

1801 BCE

In the parenting process designed to shape and guide adaptation, the father's involvement with the child becomes more pronounced and he begins to assist the mother in her parental responsibilities. It reflects the way in which individuals acquire knowledge and skills. Nurturing a child's development is not primarily focused on controlling her will, but on her formative growth.

Intrusion (18th Century)

1700 BCE

Empathy was acknowledged as a way to connect with children, guiding them willingly without resorting to violence. A sense of modern childhood has arisen, although it's not yet universally embraced. These changes, aimed at understanding children's needs and guiding them with sensitivity, mark a step towards a more contemporary approach to parenting.

AMBIVALENCIA - (XIV-XVII)

1600 BCE

Swaddle the baby in diapers. it was believed that the child was laden with perilous adult projections that, if left unchecked, would scratch the eyes, tear off the ears, break the legs, and distort the bones. The model seeks the control and construction of a "container" and provides the shape in which an increase in the number of parenting manuals is observed; measures such as masking babies, instilling fear, telling horror stories.

301 Abandonment

1000 BCE

During this time, it was realized that the child has a soul and is human, but due to difficulties, the decision to abandon the child was made. The first institution to receive children from other countries was founded by Pope Innocent III. If parents agree that the child has a soul, the only way to alleviate the anxiety is to deny it.

Infanticide

319 BCE

The conflicts arising from interactions between adults and minors have led to the distressing loss of infant lives, with girls being particularly affected. These alarming outcomes were rationalized by economic and religious factors. The practice of infanticide is also discernible in biblical texts, which offer guidelines aimed at protecting children who lack parental care. Similarly, it wasn't until 640 B.C. that the trade of children was officially banned in ancient Greece.

(19th - 20th Century)

1901

A notable transformation emerged as certain parents took on the role of guiding their children toward their own life aspirations rather than merely molding them to fulfill parental expectations. This shift signifies a more empathetic parent-child relationship, centered on understanding the child's needs at various life stages and involving active participation from both parents.