14F Flashcards
1
Q
Who said that in pre industrialisation children were little adults?
A
- Aries
2
Q
What were little adults described as?
A
- Children who did the same activity’s as adults and were regarded as an economical asset that could help bring more money in for the family
3
Q
Where did Aries get his evidence of little adults from?
A
- Paintings
4
Q
Evaluation of Aries
A
- Paintings may not have been accurate
5
Q
How is society for children in the 20th century?
A
- we live in a child centred society
- Children are now more expensive so we have less and spend more time on the ones we have
- Children need protecting
6
Q
What are some reasons for the change positions of children in society?
A
- Child labour laws exclude children from paid work
- Compulsory education meant that children in poor families had to go to school instead of being forced to work
7
Q
What are some negative experiences experiences of childhood?
A
- neglect
- control over children’s time
8
Q
What did Palmer say about toxic childhood?
A
- TVs in bedrooms caused children to not go outside as much
- Children also eat more junk food now than ever before
- Palmer said this could be the cause of ADHD and autism being higher in children now
9
Q
Evaluation of Palmer
A
- ADHD and autism is better diagnosed now not more popular
10
Q
What did Postaman say about the disappearance of childhood?
A
- Mass media has brought the adult world to children
- The secrecy of the adult work has been wiped out by television
11
Q
Why can childhood be seen to be socially constructed?
A
- Because it varies from place and cultures
