Childhood and Children

This engagingly written compendium is packed with humorous, dramatic, surprising, and inspiring facts about the past, present, and future of children and childhood. This extensively indexed reference work covers childhood from ancient times to the present day, including child development, family life, child rearing in different cultures, and children in mythology, folklore, and religion. Contemporary issues such as child abuse, poverty, and crime are also covered.

Preface
Introduction
The History of Childhood
Children in Folklore, Mythology, and Religion
Childbirth and Newborns
Health Care and Children with Disabilities
Child Development
Children and Family Life
Child Rearing and Education
Child's Play and Toys
Children's Games and Sports
Children, Art, and Music
Children and the Entertainment Arts
Children and Literature
Children and Poverty and Violence
Children of Peace and War
Advocates for Children
Children and the Future
Bibliography
Index