Childhood as a Modern Invention

 Philipe Aries, in his controversial Centuries of Childhood (1960), argued that childhood is a modern creation and that pre-industrial Westerners were largely indifferent to children. Based on your reading of Cleverley and Phillip’s Visions of Childhood, do you agree or disagree? What is your reaction to DeMausse’s claim that “the history of childhood is a nightmare from which we have just begun to awaken” (1975). Support your opinion with evidence from the Cole reading (Western Civilizations: Their History & Their Culture (Brief Fourth Edition) (Vol. 2) 4th Edition – Ebook PDF Version) if you can, and at least one other source Each discussion response must have a minimum of 125 words, spell checked, well-written and citing references in support of arguments.