Attitudes towards children and the concept of childhood have undergone radical changes in the historical process. Before the 16th century, children were considered as sources of various evils and societies remained indifferent to children’s existence. The emergence of childhood thought as a separate life phase was only possible with post-Renaissance social events. With the processes of Renaissance, Enlightenment and industrialization, different perspectives on children and childhood emerged and importance was given to raising children in accordance with the new childhood perception. In this respect, in this study firstly the new meanings that childhood has gained through history have been discussed, since it affects the child-rearing practices. Then, through the grandmothers who care for their grandchildren, the current care practices in line with the definition of new childhood are tried to be revealed. The data used in this study was obtained from indepth interviews with grandmothers who care for their grandchildren in Antalya. When the interviews were analyzed, it was understood that the responsible parenting model which is visible in the form of following up the expert opinions and current care practices and raising children in accordance with their personalities and abilities was followed by grandmothers. Research data also reflects that modern care activity, which is achieved by meeting the basic needs of the children, by directing children to activities that contribute to their personal development and creativity, and by encouraging the desire to learn in children leads to new interpretations of childhood.