Childs position Flashcards
1
Q
Parents spend more time and money on kids
A
- average child no costs about 250k to raise
- due to economic growth
- parents much more involved in the socialisation of kids
2
Q
Widened opporutinity for kids
A
Expansion of education
- 100 years ago, school was only compulsory until 14
- now have national curriculum
- functionalists argue education is meritocratic
