Sociologists - Childhood

Question 1

NEIL POSTMAN

Answer 1

‘The rise and fall in childhood is due to the rise and fall of print culture being replaced by television culture’.

Question 2

SUE PALMER

Answer 2

‘Toxic Childhood’, children eat processed foods, watch TV and are too competitive, leading to a rise in obesity and mental health issues.

Question 3

BUCKINGHAM

Answer 3

‘There is no evidence that TV adverts cause obesity’.

Question 4

WATT

Answer 4

Children get many benefits from technology - including human connection and education.