Future of childhood: lesson 45

Question 1

What does Mayfall believe regarding childhood in Postmodernity?

Answer 1

• children are ‘adults in the making’
• children are seen as objects with no control over their lives
• children seen as objects to be shaped

Question 2

What does Smart believe regarding childhood in Postmodernity?

Answer 2

• all childhoods different
• children should be able to express themselves
• must study from Childers perspective ‘childs point of view’