Childhood Socio Historical Context in Definitions How important is socio-historical context in definitions of childhood?
In other words, how do the particular time and culture shape representations of childhood? What about religion and social class? Socialization in the peer context varies from culture to culture, with considerable variation existing in the onset of a child’s earliest experiences with other children. In most societies, children begin to socialize with one another in early childhood; sustained and coordinated social interaction becomes evident in the years between 3 and 6. Both quantitative and qualitative changes occur in middle childhood, and, between the ages of 6 and 12, socialization in the peer context becomes a central issue in children’s lives.
