Childhood

Question 1

Has childhood improved? - march of progress view

Answer 1

Children now seen as vulnerable, introduction of laws to improve safety and experience of childhood (child labour laws)

Question 2

Sue palmer - toxic childhood

Answer 2

Rapid technological changes have damaged children’s physical, mental and emotional health and intellectual development

Question 3

Gittins - age patriarchy

Answer 3

Age patriarchy of adult domination and child dependency - violence against children

Question 4

Aries

Answer 4

Childhood did not exist, in paintings children were depicted the same as adults
Children had the same responsibilities as adults

Question 5

Postman - childhood

Answer 5

Childhood is dissapearing
- children committing adult crimes
- unsupervised games

Question 6

Shorter - childhood

Answer 6

Middles ages had a high death rate of children, encouraged neglect and indifference

Question 7

Jenks - childhood

Answer 7

Childhood is not disappearing, but changing