Origin of Everything: Why Do Kids Have Their Own Bedrooms?
The "Origin of Everything: Why Do Kids Have Their Own Bedrooms?" video explores the historical and cultural evolution of personal bedrooms for children. It delves into the influences of Victorian modesty, the industrial revolution, and suburban development on modern sleeping arrangements. The video references Benjamin Reiss's "Wild Nights: How Taming Sleep Created Our Restless World" to highlight how the concept of 'normal sleep' emerged post-1800s. It underscores the shift from communal sleeping, common before industrialization, to individual bedrooms posited as 'civilized' against overcrowding concerns. Further, it discusses the impact of colonial governments and public health advocates in encouraging separate sleeping quarters. This content is suitable for engaging viewers in concepts of cultural practices, health, historical evolution, and societal norms surrounding sleeping arrangements.
Media Details
Runtime: 7 minutes 49 seconds
- Topic: Counseling and Self-Help, Home and Family, Social Science
- Subtopic: Child Development, Community Life, Family Life
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
- Release Year: 2018
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
- Series: Origin of Everything
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