Roles and Relationships Between Parents and Children Flashcards
What is the relationship between families and democracy according to the text?
Families are more democratic.
How do employment dynamics affect family relationships?
More equal relationship between children and parents.
What is ‘pester power’ in the context of family spending?
Children influence consumer spending by encouraging parents to buy certain goods.
What does a child-centered approach prioritize?
The needs of children.
According to McCarthy (2003), what is the perception of motherhood?
Mothers are still seen as the primary caregivers.
What does the term ‘toxic childhood’ refer to?
Cultural changes negatively impacting children’s socialization and development.
What are some concerns parents have regarding their children?
Accidental injuries, stranger danger, and moral panic.
What is the impact of technology on childhood according to Postman?
It blurs the distinction between childhood and adulthood.
Fill in the blank: The extension of education has increased the period of children’s dependence on parents and separates them from _______.
adult life.
What does Palmer argue about the lifestyle of children in the 21st century?
It has negatively impacted their socialization and development.
What role do grandparents play in family dynamics according to the text?
They are perceived as having ultimate authority in some family decisions.
True or False: Higher divorce rates lead to more fathers having contact with their children.
False.
What is emphasized by many fathers regarding their relationship with children?
The need to spend quality time with their children.
What is a significant change in family structures mentioned in the text?
Families are becoming smaller.
What is the societal obligation regarding children’s education?
Children are obliged by law to stay in education until 18.
What does the term ‘consumer market targeted at children’ refer to?
Businesses creating products specifically for children, such as toys and games.
What is one consequence of the disappearance of childhood?
Children are being deprived of a proper childhood.
What is meant by ‘roles and relationships’ in the context of parenting?
The dynamics and responsibilities between parents and children.
Fill in the blank: Many families are influenced by _______ over decision-making.
child opinions.
More democratic
More equal relationships between children and parents.
Children now seen to have more of an influence over decision making
Less democratic
Less equal relationships between children and parents
