Childhood

Question 1

Pilcher

Answer 1

Modern western notion
-Seperateness, clear and distinct life stage
-Through laws, clothing,
-Creates a ‘golden age’ of innoncence

1995

Question 2

Aries

Answer 2

Historical differences
-Middle ages childhood non existent
-Now defined through school, clothing, books
-Culminate in modern ‘cult’

1960

Question 3

Reasons for changes in childrens position

Answer 3

Child rights
Compulsory schooling
Welfare legislation
Industrialisation