Disappearance of childhood

• Pilcher = childhood is a period of 'separateness' distinct from adult life
• Social class differences 


  More likely to be bullied for deprivation, impacting mental health
• Mental health 


  Increase in awareness and more people being diagnosed
• Control 


  Govern time, space and bodies > Postman = childhood is disappearing due to increased rights, e.g clothing
• Toxic childhood 


  Negative parenting styles, poor diets, access to media > Palmer = childhood is becoming toxic
• Sexualisation of children 


  Children's clothing adopting adult them