Is Childhood Disappearing?

Question 1

childhood disappearing - postman

Answer 1

distinction between adults and children is disappearing due to merge of taste, style, behaviour, language, attitudes

Question 2

childhood disappearing - what are children now exposed to?

Answer 2

adult experiences and issues due to globalised media

Question 3

childhood disappearing - evidence

Answer 3

report; primary school children were concerned about adult-related issues
e.g. terrorism, global warning

Question 4

childhood disappearing - what reduces children dependency on parents?

Answer 4

part-time work and pocket money

Question 5

childhood disappearing - why are parents role diminishing?

Answer 5

children look up to other influencers

parents unable to control the information exposed to children

Question 6

childhood disappearing - why are children being deprived os a proper childhood?

Answer 6

parents use modern technology and junk food to keep children occupied due to parents busy life

Question 7

childhood disappearing - why is parental involvement difficult?

Answer 7

children are more of an expert in technology

Question 8

childhood disappearing - average age of first sexual encounter

Answer 8

21 - 1950’s
16 - 1990’s
due to sexualisation of childhood

Question 9

childhood disappearing - advertiser encourage children to do what?

Answer 9

dress/act in a sexually promiscuous way