The centralized concept we now call parenting didn’t exist, but that’s only because prior to around 1920 there were as many forms of “parenting” as there were cultures. The idea that parents never raised their children before the early 20th century is just ridiculous. It still happened, it just wasn’t called parenting.
Is this meant to be a poorly executed April fools joke?
It’s just an uncomfortable fact.
It’s not though.
The centralized concept we now call parenting didn’t exist, but that’s only because prior to around 1920 there were as many forms of “parenting” as there were cultures. The idea that parents never raised their children before the early 20th century is just ridiculous. It still happened, it just wasn’t called parenting.