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300 BCE
300 (BCE) Ancient times
In ancient civilizations, children were sometimes subjected to physical punishment and harsh discipline as a means of education and socialization. -
1200
Middle ages
During the Middle Ages, children were often exposed to brutal forms of punishment and torture as part of religious or legal practices, reflecting the harsh conditions of the time. -
Early modern period
In the early modern period, children continued to face physical punishment and torture... Now in educational settings and within families, with corporal punishment being widely accepted and common as a disciplinary method. -
19th Century
By the 19th century, there was a growing awareness of the negative impact of physical punishment on children with Freud's new theories, leading to some reforms in educational and legal systems to protect children from excessive torture and abuse. -
20th century
In the 20th century, there were further advancements in child protection laws and advocacy for children's rights. However, there was still normalized torture as a way of discipline in many regions around the world, including Colombia.