Ancient Child Rearing: Toys and Education in the Classical World
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Ancient Child Rearing: Toys and Education in the Classical World In the classical world of ancient Greece and Rome, child-rearing practices laid the foundation for future citizens, warriors, and homemakers. While the early years were spent in the safe confines of the home under the watchful eye of mothers and nurses, childhood was also a time for play, storytelling, and early forms of education designed to pass down cultural values. 1. Infancy and Early Play The earliest years of a child's life