Childhood

• What is the main question addressed in the sociology topic video on childhood?

  Is childhood disappearing?
• How do some sociologists view childhood in contemporary society?

  As a period of innocence separate from adults
• Who argues that childhood is disappearing due to adult world exposure?

  Neil Postman
• What evidence supports the view that childhood is disappearing?

  Increased exposure to technology and social pressures
• What are the factors influencing the view that childhood is disappearing?

  • Decline of children's mental health
  • Social class differences in experiences
  • Adult control over children
  • Sexualization of childhood
  • Toxic childhood syndrome
• What crisis is suggested regarding children's mental health in the UK?

  A crisis in children's mental health
• What percentage of children in the UK had a diagnosed mental health condition in 2018?

  One in ten children
• How does the World Health Organization estimate adolescent mental health problems?

  20% or one in five adolescents
• What social factors may account for lower reported psychological distress in boys?

  Male socialization
• How many children in the UK are living in poverty according to the Child Poverty Action Group?

  4.2 million children
• What is one impact of deprivation on children in the UK?

  Holiday hunger and period poverty
• How many young people in the UK are registered as carers?

  Over 300,000 young people
• What is the main reason cited for children being victims of bullying?

  Deprivation of their family
• What do Gittins and Hud Williams suggest about children's control?

  Existence of an age patriarchy
• How do adults control children's lives according to the text?

  Through time, space, bodies, and resources
• What does the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child address?

  Rights and freedoms children should have
• What is the trend in children's clothing according to the text?

  More adult themes in children's clothes
• What was the average age of first sexual intercourse in 1950s?

  20 years old
• What does Sue Palmer suggest about toxic childhood syndrome?

  Isolation from parents negatively impacts children
• What is the impact of financial dependence on young adults?

  Extends childhood into young adulthood
• What percentage of young adults live with their parents according to Toshi and Grundy?

  Almost a quarter
• What are the social factors impacting childhood experiences?

  • Social class
  • Gender
  • Ethnicity
  • Economic conditions
• What conclusion does the video reach about childhood?

  Childhood may be extended rather than disappearing
• What is the main focus of the sociology topic video?

  Childhood and its status in society