Future for Childhood - Families and Households

Question 1

Julia Margo and Mike Dixon (2006)

Answer 1

UK youth are at or near the top of international league tables for obesity, self-harm, drug and alcohol abuse, violence, early sexual experience and teenage pregnancies.

Question 2

Sue Palmer

Answer 2

“There are alarming signs of toxic,Childhood”, Sue Palmer, Increase in ADHD, Increase in substance abuse and
Self-harm, Increase in mental health problems.

Question 3

Neil Postman

Answer 3

“Childhood is disappearing at a dazzling speed.”
Children now have the same rights as adults.
Similarities in clothing/cases of children committing adult-like crimes.
Middle Ages most people were illiterate, and speech was the only skill needed however children needed to have more skills to enter adult society.

Question 4

March of Progress View of the State of Childhood Today & The Future of Childhood

Answer 4

Argued childhood is in the best position today
Writers such as Aries and Shorter hold a march of progress view.
Children are better protected and educated, enjoy better health and have more rights.
Families/society are child-centred now.