The Historical Background of the Family and the Meaning of Childhood Prior to the 1900s

Abstract

Although the legislative, political, social, and pedagogical perspectives of primary school history were extensively examined during the 20th century, resulting in several global digests, the history of early childhood education and care lacks comprehensive coverage (Luc, 1999). However, the ongoing research at the International Standing Working Group for the History of Early Childhood Education, a division of the International Standing Conference for the History of Education (ISCHE), offers a promising solution to this issue.