Children

Definition

In historical context, 'children' refers not only to young human beings between birth and puberty but also their experiences such as education systems, labor practices involving children etc., across different eras in Europe.

Analogy

Imagine children as seeds in a garden. The type of soil (society), amount of sunlight and water (education and care) they receive, determine how well they grow into plants (adults).

Related terms

Child Labor: The use of children in industry or business, especially when illegal or considered exploitative.

Compulsory Education: A period of education that is required of all people and is imposed by the government.

Enlightenment: An intellectual movement in 17th-18th century Europe emphasizing reason, individualism, skepticism about religion; had significant impact on ideas about child rearing and education.