What is one criticism of the idea that modern childhood is always better than historical childhoods?
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Correct answer: It ignores that not all children benefit equally across classes
Critics point out that the benefits of modern childhood — education, protection — are uneven; children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds may still face labour, deprivation or limited opportunities.
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