Children are seen as vulnerable and unable to fend for themselves
PILCHER:
Seperate status to adults - entertaunment, books, clothes, toys.
The most important featuer to childhood is seperateness
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Cross-CULTURAL DIFFERENCES
BENEDICT:
Treated in three different ways; 1. Childrens suxual behaviour is viewed differently. 2. Less value placed on children showing obedience and authority. 3.Take responsibility at an early age - PUNCH - Rural Bolivia - Children are expected to work from 5
Historical differences:
Books are widely available - increase in child centerdness
Clothing
School - became about educattng the young, school was made compulsory
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Changes in the POSITION OF CHILDREN
Childrens health and development became medical knowledge
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