Children of the Ages

Children in the middle ages were seen as young adults. If they got into trouble they were punished like an adult. The majority of children died from disease when they were babies. This is because there was a lot of disease and peoples life span was short.
Childhood in the 18'th and 19'th century were seen as needing protection, being innocent and worked like adults. In the 18'th century, children were beaten. In the 19'th century, the first child protection services started. This is because children started in to the labour industry. They were seen more childlike.
Children in the 20'th century were no longer seen as an economic necessities. Parents were now the main source of income now.
Children in a way, were considered useless. Children were more loveable. This is because children were now free to be child and they could have fun.