The article "The Tale of Two Childhoods" is mainly about how during the Industrial Revolution, middle-class children enjoyed childhood activities while children from poor families had to work in factories. This highlights the stark differences in childhood experiences based on social and economic class during that time period.
The Tale of Two Childhoods:
What is this Article mainly about?
During the Industrial Revolution, new manufacturing methods meant that toys could be made more cheaply.
During the Industrial Revolution, middle-class kids were able to enjoy childhood activities, while kids from poor families had to work in factories.
During the Industrial Revolution, middle-class girls pretended to do what most adult women of the era did, while middle-class boys played outside.
During the Industrial Revolution, kids started sticking around the family home longer instead of getting married early.
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