During this weeks discussions, childhood was debated on the single fact of acknowledging whether the category existed or not. I learned through Aeries that childhood did not exist, or at least was thought of, until about the 17th century (even though it still didn’t have a clear definition). Children were seen as “tiny adults” and were portrayed through the high mortality rate of the 12-16th century. Socialization did not exist up until education and the role of age differentiation began. This is where Locke and Rousseau bring in natural aspects of childhood dilemmas and contribute to the idea that children should be treated individually, revolving around reasoning and gender roles. Although Locke and Rousseau contradict each other, both began to create a different perspective on childhood, which I believe always existed, just in a different form of being.