The decline in the birth rate means parents have higher interest in their children. She see's children as becoming objects of fun and pleasure instead of objects of consumption.
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Phillips
Argues that the culture of discipline is breaking down because of liberal ideas that children have rights, and media and peer groups becoming more influential in shaping a childs identity than parents.
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Postman
Blames t.v for children behaving like adults. Childhood is becoming shorter and children dress like miniature adults. Children are exposed to sex and violence and are increasingly watching t.v unsupervised.
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Palmer
Parents are too busy to give their children full attention, they have electronic babysitters and are showered with guilt presents.
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Furedi
We live in a culture of fear with parents restricting children's independence. Fewer than 1 in 10 eight year olds walk unaccompanied to school. Children have become virtual prisoners in their own home. Fear from media.
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Card 2
Front
Argues that the culture of discipline is breaking down because of liberal ideas that children have rights, and media and peer groups becoming more influential in shaping a childs identity than parents.
Back
Phillips
Card 3
Front
Blames t.v for children behaving like adults. Childhood is becoming shorter and children dress like miniature adults. Children are exposed to sex and violence and are increasingly watching t.v unsupervised.
Back
Card 4
Front
Parents are too busy to give their children full attention, they have electronic babysitters and are showered with guilt presents.
Back
Card 5
Front
We live in a culture of fear with parents restricting children's independence. Fewer than 1 in 10 eight year olds walk unaccompanied to school. Children have become virtual prisoners in their own home. Fear from media.
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