In the Middle Ages children were viewed as adults. In the Middle Ages children were expected to act like their parents. The children were allowed to see everything that a parent was allowed to see back then. The life expectancy of babies at that time was low. The parents had a lot of kids so at least a couple would survive. They didn't get too attached to the kids. They called them "it" until a certain age when they were sure they would survive.
Children in the 18th and 19th Century
Children were starting to be viewed as needing protection. Child labour was allowed especially on farms because they were relied upon them to help. Children were allowed to be beaten. It was a way of teaching them right from wrong. When adopting many people preferred teenage males because they were hard workers. The first child abuse organizations were formed to take children out of abusive homes and give them a "proper upbringing."
Children in the 20th Century
Children were no longer needed to work because machines took their places. The dad was expected to be the sole bread winner. The children were viewed as expensive to keep. Parents got more emotionally attached to kids. Babies were adopted more because they were more precious at this time.
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