Pointing to medieval paintings in which children were portrayed with mature faces and participating in the same work and play activities as adults,French historian Philippe Aries made the argument that
A) children were considered nuisances.
B) childhood did not exist in medieval times.
C) children had the same rights as adults.
D) children often married very young.

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Philippe Aries argued that the concept of childhood as a distinct phase of life did not exist in medieval times, as evidenced by paintings showing children with adult-like features and roles.

Pointing to Medieval Paintings in Which Children Were Portrayed with Mature