Toward the close of the eighteenth century, the work of such philosophers as Voltaire,
Rousseau, and Locke launched a new age, the _______________, for childhood and the family.

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The work of Voltaire, Rousseau, and Locke are associated with the Enlightenment, an intellectual and philosophical movement that emphasized reason, individualism, and liberty. The Enlightenment had a significant impact on the way childhood and the family were viewed, leading to new ideas about education, family relationships, and child-rearing practices.

Toward the Close of the Eighteenth Century, the Work of Such