The concept of childhood as a social construct originated from which of the following factors?

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5 Jul 2019
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28 May 2026

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The social construction of childhood is linked to several developments, including the implementation of compulsory education, stronger emotional bonds between parents and children, and the rise of child-specific consumer goods such as apparel, toys, and literature. Therefore, all these factors collectively contributed to shaping the modern understanding of childhood.

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