The medieval child has been described as a "miniature adult" who began to work and accept adult roles at an early age and was treated with great cruelty.

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This was the common belief about medieval childhood, but more recent research has shown that children were seen as a distinct group with their own developmental stages and were often cherished by their families. However, child labor was common and corporal punishment was used as a disciplinary tool.

The Medieval Child Has Been Described as a "Miniature Adult