Childhood in the 19th century

In the eighteenth century Aries presented the concept that childhood did not exist. Instead, he felt that children were actually perceived to be miniature adults. Gradually his idea has received less attention, and the development of the child received a considerable amount more. Modern theories of psychology have characterized different stages in which it is thought all children will pass through. The capabilities of a child are dependent upon the stage that they are currently …

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