childhood theories Flashcards
What does the March of progress view think of childhood?
They believe childhood is changing for the better
Give the names of the march of progress theorists
aries and cunningham
Explain Aries explanation for why childhood changing for better
specialized products emerged for children such as innocent clothing and toys
focus on education as there are more schools being created than in past
adults are becoming more interested in child rearing techniques (bringing up children)
Explain Cunningham explanation as to why childhood is changing for the better
parents are becoming more child centred, with the child being main focus of family, ie usually asked what they want for dinner, they make the decisions
Evaluate Cunninghams theory for child centeredness
Giving the child too much attention may spoil them
Giving child too much attention may not give parents their own time and purpose in life
Evaluate Aries theory about specialized products for children
Not all children have same opportunity , theory ignores that some children may have different experiences
Which 2 theorists talk about the Disappearance of childhood?
Pugh and Postman
What does Pugh say about problems with TV?
Pugh- Children are huge target of marketing ie adverts for toys
What does Postman say about problems with TV/
Postman - There used to be a “informational hierarchy” and now that’s declining due to TV exposing children to information once only adults could access, removing their innocence
Evaluate the disappearance of childhood theory
Not all children are growing up quickly compared to other countries
There is very little evidence to suggest that TV is influencing children
Who presents the postmodern view?
Jenks
What 2 factors do we talk about in the Postmodern view?
Risk consciousness
Impact of media on parental fears
Explain risk consciousness within the Postmodern view
Parents are reluctant to send their children to play outside or walk to school alone. They give them phones to keep them safe
Parents are more aware about risks and threats to their children
Explain the impact of media on parental fears within the Postmodern view
stranger danger and catfishing
Evaluate the Postmodern view
- Not all threats are exaggerated by parents such as cyberbullying and online grooming which pose real danger
Not all children are overprotected in fact they can be abused within the home
