According to the textbook, the idea of childhood as a distinct stage of life emerged only in the late twentieth century in societies that required better-educated adults and in which life expectancy rose.

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The idea of childhood as a distinct stage of life emerged in the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly in Europe, as societies began to recognize the importance of education and nurturing in the early years of life. This was well before the late twentieth century.

According to the Textbook, the Idea of Childhood as a Distinct