Is childhood dissaperaing? Flashcards
What does Postman believe about childhood?
The distinction between adulthood and childhood is disappearing
as social blurring is happening so children are acting more like adults
He blames the media as it exposes children to adult themes
so childhood is no longer a separate protected event
What is an evaluation for the postman view?
Restrictions stop children from seeing adult content, such as TV being required not to show adult-based content until 9 p.m., and parental controls can be used on apps.
What is the flight from parenting
The idea that the culture of parenting has been broken down
as parents fly away from their responsibilities
therefore they fail to discipline or social their kids effectively
Phillips argue that the media has taken over the role of primary socialisation which damages the child development in terms of emotion
What is a Margot view on the sexualization of childhood
People are having sex at a younger age
2950s
men 20 years old
women - 21 years old
today
men and women 16
businesses encourage girls to dress in a sexual way
businesses even target babies where they sell high heel shoes
this exposes children to the adult concern of sex at a younger age so the innocence of childhood has been lost
What is an evaluation of Margo’s view?
Laws put in place
sexualisation of childhood 2011
adverts were strictly prohibited from the sexualization of children and encouraged to portray children in an age-appropriate manner.
What is palmers idea of a toxic childhood
Children experience a toxic childhood so they are deprived of a proper childhood with quality family time
Evaluation of Toxic Childhood
Opie says that distinct children’s play and games are still around
children create their own independent culture that is separate from adults.
What are arguments that state that childhood ISN’T disappearing
1- Laws separate childhood from adulthood
2- safeguarding laws protect children
3- Families are child-centered
4- Children’s products and services
