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500
Antigüedad
In Greek and Roman philosophy, authors such as Plato and Aristotle discuss the education of children, although the concepts of childhood are limited and children are seen more as the property of parents than as individuals with rights. -
1225
Middle Ages
St. Augustine and Thomas Aquinas influence the perception of childhood as a state of innocence, but also of spiritual fragility. -
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Renaissance and Enlightenment
ohn Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau are two key figures who influence the idea of childhood as a unique stage of development that deserves protection and education. Locke emphasizes the importance of early education in his work "Essay Concerning Human Understanding," while Rousseau advocates a more natural approach in "Emile, or Of Education." -
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19th and 20th Century
A more scientific approach to child development emerges, with the pioneering work of psychologists such as Freud and Piaget.
Laws are enacted to protect children's rights, such as the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989. -
Industrial Revolution
Charles Dickens, through novels like "Oliver Twist" and "David Copperfield," exposes the harsh living conditions of children during the Industrial Revolution, contributing to raising awareness about child exploitation. -
current life
Childhood is seen as a crucial stage for human development, with a focus on early education, health care and emotional well-being.