Which development undermines the notion that childhood is a fixed universal stage and supports the idea of variability in childhood experiences?
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Correct answer: Cross-cultural and historical differences in children's roles
Cross-cultural and historical variations — such as how children worked, studied or participated in society — show that childhood is not universal but context-dependent.
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