Power relations between children and parents

Question 1

It can be argued that the balance of power between parents and children has become more equal and democratic e.g. children given more rights and protection of the law and are the centre of family life and expenses.

Answer 1

However, these reasons show why children are still far from equal to parents in most families:

Question 2

Financial dependency

Answer 2

Children are financially dependent on parents until they are 16

Question 3

Age patriarchy

Answer 3

adults more powerful than children

Question 4

Authority

Answer 4

Although the law offers rights and protection, parents are given authority over their children

Question 5

Full rights

Answer 5

Children do not receive full adult rights until they are 18 and the world they inhibit is largely one created by adults

Question 6

Decision making

Answer 6

Parents still make the major decisions

Question 7

Abuse

Answer 7

Many children suffer abuse at the hands of family members