The History of Childhood

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  • Period: 3500 BCE to 2500 BCE

    Ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt

    In ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, children were seen as a divine blessing, and male children were considered especially valuable.
  • Period: 776 BCE to 476

    Greece and Rome

    In Greece and Rome, children were considered the father's property, and they were taught about gender roles and the importance of virtue.