It is a true statement that prior to the 1860s, an adolescence was not seen as a separate life stage.
Prior to 1860s, people are only separated into either a kids and an adults.
Thus, the Kids in adolescence age already carried the burden equivalent to adults as it is today.
Therefore, It is a true statement that prior to the 1860s, an adolescence was not seen as a separate life stage.
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