In this article the author explains his points on childhood and the death of puritan children. The author uses different points from other people to explain his point. There are a lot of different things that shows us how the Puritan children had no childhood. For example, the children wore clothes similar to adults, and they were treated such as adults. Also, he points out that the parents were not allowed to get to close to the children, showing us that the children had no type of affection.
Using Item A, assess sociological explanations of changes in the status of childhood The term ‘Childhood’ is a controversial topic according to sociologists, who have different views about the meaning of the word. They believe that childhood is a social construction that is created and defined by society, rather than a biological state. The following paragraphs will highlight changes in the status of childhood. Firstly, Aries who was an historian argued that in the pre- industrial society, childhood did not exist. As there were no toys and games for children to play with, which is a major part of upbringing, they were forced to take on adult responsibilities as young as seven to keep themselves occupied.
Using material from item a and elsewhere, assess sociological explanations of changes in the status of childhood (24 marks) There are different arguments towards the way childhood is socially constructed and how this has changed over time, in this question I will assess the different viewpoints and the pros and cons of them. Item A is very basic, it does not give much evidence or in depth explanation about the changes of childhood through the years. In the first paragraph, it mentions Aries point that children were considered as ‘miniature adults’ in the medieval ages, he described that there was minimal distinction in the behaviour of children and adults. During this period of time children were considered and treated as adults in many ways, children were mixed at work and leisure. Some people would have argued that this was fair and equal and that today’s ‘child-centred’ society has taken away the freedom of children over the years.
An example of this theory is Aries (1960), where he studied paintings from medieval times. From paintings Aries saw children were not seen ass having a different ‘nature’ from adults and they began working from an early age. Therefore children were ‘mini-adults’ with the same rights, duties and skills as adults. Benedict (1934) argues that there’s a cross-cultural differences in childhood; where position of children varies based on their geographical location. For example children in simpler, non-industrial societies are treated differently from their modern western counterparts, especially in Asian countries where children have more responsibility at home and work, and less value is placed on obedience to adult authority.
“The Raw Materials of History: Childhood in Puritan New England” 1.) Based on the evidence in the primary sources I believe the most important characteristics of Puritan childhood were the clothes they wore, parent-child relationships, and church. Sources one and two are portraits of Puritan children, like professional photos today the children back then were portrayed with nice clothing on and some times jewels. Often times that is not what they wore everyday though, Puritan children were often dressed in simple clothing: light in color and constructed with fabrics. Source one is a girl named Elizabeth Eggington and source two is a boy named Henry Gibbs but the outfits they are wearing are very similar.
Murphy opens up his essay by describing a debate economist Larry Summers and Amy Chua encountered while discussing Chua’s parenting methods in response to Ms. Chua’s essay. Murphy first expresses that children are not just adults in training but are also people with joys and powers. Murphy feels a happy childhood is measured by the qualities of adult accomplishment, but also believes the pleasure of gifts given to children is just as important and more. Murphy describes the gift of moral innocence, that children are free from the knowledge of human evil. They are able to trust people fully
Oh, how adults wish to go back to the bitter sweet days of their childhood and to leave the stress of work and finances behind. Children wishing they were already grownup. Not realizing that once they have grown up they loose their innocence and have to try and make it in this fast pace society. Your childhood is the most important time of your life, the time of innocence. Being a child is the time of your life when you start to create yourself.
Name Chapter 1--History, Theories, and Methods Description Instructions Modify Add Question Here Question 1 Multiple Choice 0 points Modify Remove Question Children: Answer have always been viewed in the same manner throughout history. are considered small adults nowadays, whereas they were considered more childlike during the Middle Ages. typically were expected to have more privileges in the past than they do today. have been viewed in terms of their roles and privileges differently throughout history. Add Question Here Question 2 Multiple Choice 0 points Modify Remove Question In ancient times and in the Middle Ages, children were often viewed as: Answer innately good.
In the same way that children pass through developmental phases, educational organizations travel through fairly predictable stages as they grow and learn. Teachers should invite parents to participate in their child’s education in specific ways. Sometimes, cultural differences exclude active participation in school functions. Teachers’ should find ways to establish good relationships with parents who are from different cultural backgrounds (Nieto, 2000). Within those backgrounds are differences that make and improve people.
If I were a teacher, I would use these tales, particularly the very classic Brother Grimm’s Fairy Tales such as Cinderella, Little Red Cap, and Hansel and Gretel. Because I believe that reading these tales impose certain necessary morale for children to learn how to be independent, what culture and morale ? Yes, but I will select appropriate tales that will fit in the culture and the education environment. I will choose Brother Grimm’s Fairy Tales. Because of the psychoanal Fairy tales help inculcate the norms of society into young minds consciously, but subconsciously may provide an attractive stereotyped number of roles, locations, and timetables for an errant life script.