The Invention of Childhood by Hugh Cunningham

Contemporary anxieties about childhood often motivate historical research on this subject and childhood has enjoyed a high position in our social, political and cultural discussions. This can be reflected in the "active field" which can be described as a historical survey and designed to give us a broader understanding of changes in childhood awareness and children's experience It has been. With the publication of the Philippe Ariès' L'enfantet lavie familiale sous l'ancien system in 1960, interest in this field increased and most readers began to believe that history is in childhood.

In 1998, Hugh Cunningham observed long-standing discussions about the childhood of Philippe Ariès (1960, 1962) caused childhood historians to maintain visual and material sources. Be alert. In Canada, the explanation of the children by the National Film Board of Brian J. Row and the extensive depiction of the children in Canada today demonstrate Cunningham's prediction. In her introduction, Lerner said that the purpose of anthology is "to prove the importance of visual culture" in childhood research (p. Xv). Describe that Canadian children achieve their goals

In "My African Childhood", David Sedaris talked about his childhood compared to his friend Hugh. From the David point of view, Hugh's life is very attractive and fulfilling, and his own life seems boring and boring. In addition, Hugh's childhood story simply shows that David's life in North Carolina is just as ordinary and safe as ordinary American boys, even though David's life in North Carolina is simply plain in the plain It is more dangerous to do. - Christmas with nutmeg 17142 Eastview Our memories at the time of Christmas is perfect. The Christmas tree is covered with hundreds of sparkling lights and unique decorations. Next to the tree there is a magnificent brick fireplace that always seems to be burning in the fire, and the basement is decorated with my miniature Nutcracker doll.

Several events are parallel, but compared to Hugh, my childhood can not be explained. When I was seven, my family moved to North Carolina. When he was seven years old, Hugh 's family moved to the Congo. We have a shepherd's dog and a domestic cat. They have two horses named Monkey, Charlie Brown and Satan. After all, what do you mean by "me"? I do not know. I did not think much. One of the main features of men is not to spend too much time thinking about our deep inner feelings. Unless you rely on loyalty to the Detroit Tigers, are they really deep inside? . .