The Changing Factors of Childhood Development
Mar 1, 2021
Various factors had gradually changed a historical childhood vulnerability to a highly important aspect of society. The first evidence was found through Industrialization.
Industrialization
The skilled labor demand at adult ages for industrial work had a reverse effect on the demand for childhood labor. Thus high preferences were given to fathers and children more than 7 years old. Moreover; the industrial sector plan to have more skilled workers in the future therefore they started Sunday Schools in which 7-year kids were admitted for skilled training & education. Gradually the number of schooling days increased and middle childhood labor diminished.
Urbanization
Another significant contribution was through Urbanization where the family’s economy shifted from commodity to cash.
