There are several differences between present-day childhood and children during medieval times. For example, education during those times was extremely different, especially for girls. Girls stayed at home, and learned how to run the household. On the contrary, boys went to school for about 12 hours a day. Then, when they were about 7, boys would begin their training for their future “career”. In modern times, both girls and boys attend school, but only for about 6-7 hours a day. Another difference between the childhood of children now and of children during the medieval times is the expectations as a child. Back then, all children helped with the chores, and although kids sometimes had some free time on the side, they were mostly expected
