childhood disappearing?

• YES

  postman argues death of childhood as the distinction between child and adulthood narrowing due to 'social blurring' - media exposes adult themes to children
• YES

  Phillips argues 'flight of parenting' where parents neglect responsibilities for children and media takes a role of socialising damaging development
• YES

  Margo argues theres a sexualisation of childhood as there is an increase of sex before marriage at 16 30% men and businesses encourage sexualisation
• YES

  palmer argues 'toxic childhood' of technology and junk food damages development and leads to high obesity rates
• NO

  laws separate childhood from adulthood like age restrictions so are seen as in need of protecting
• NO

  safeguarding laws to protect children like the childrens act to protect childrens welfare and encourage a safe environment.
• NO

  families are child centred due to low fertility rates ensuring childhood is a priority and not disappearing
• NO

  childrens products and services are separate from adults - parents disposable income used to satisfy childrens wishes and make their childhood special
• NO

  postmodernist jenks argues increased divorce rates creates instability and anxiety in childhood leading to a greater focus to protect children