Popular Views of Childhood

Question 1

Childhood as Privileged - Legally + Socially

Answer 1

Children protected by laws - prevent exploitation at work, neglect or abuse from parents/adults. they get cheaper travel, and have special food, clothes, activities

Question 2

Childhood as Privileged - State

Answer 2

Special arrangements are made for children by the state - school, healthcare, benefits, child protection agencies

Question 3

Childhood as Socially Constructed

Answer 3

Idea of childhood as a phase of life + children’s status formed by society and social attitudes, not just biological immaturity