Which of the following is a challenge in studying “changing childhoods” across history and cultures?
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Correct answer: All of the above
Studying changing childhoods involves difficulties such as the variability of definitions, limited historical data, and adult-centric bias in sources — making cross-cultural and historical comparison complex.
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