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Strickland, Charles – 1984
The major theme of American childhood in the 20th century has been the rise and then the beginning decline of modern childhood. The term "modern childhood" refers to a particular constellation of adult attitudes and institutional arrangements, the heart of which is the belief that children should occupy a world of their own, separate from the…
Descriptors: Adults, Child Advocacy, Child Rearing, Child Role
Peer reviewedStrickland, Charles – Issues in Education, 1984
Three factors central to the development of modern attitudes toward childhood are awareness that children and adults differ, the definition of women's primary role as maternal, and the increasingly complex demands made on adults. The combined pressures of feminism and the accessibility of broadcast media are changing these factors significantly.…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Child Role, Childhood Needs, Children
