Prehistoric children as young as hundreds made cave art 2006 . Research in 2006 revealed children had made hut-like shapes called tectiforms -- the first known instance of prehistoric children engaging in symbolic figure-making , according to Cooney . `` Finger fluting '' art forms found in French cavern system at Cooney . Flutings found high above ground suggest adults encouraged children .
Prehistoric children as young as hundreds made cave art 2006 . `` Finger fluting '' art forms found in French cavern system at Cooney . Flutings found high above ground suggest adults encouraged children .