she argued that children are being deprived of what she considered a proper childhood
what did she believe families no longer do?
Palmer believed that families were no longer spending quality time ,due to the amount of families eating together had declined and more women were working
why did she also believe childhood was non-existent?
She also believed that access to the internet allowed children to see inappropriate material that could be harmful to their mental health,and that young people’s access to this material was not always monitored properly by parents
what did she believe was happening within childhood ?
finally she believed that children were living less healthy lifestyles,eating more unhealthy food and spending less time exercising outside.
What was her overall conclusion ?
Palmer’s conclusion was that childhood had become 'toxic'-rather than being a period of safety and comfort,protected by parents,children were placed in danger.
