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S/N/342. Has contemporary childhood become toxic?

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DATE:
2011
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This paper discusses the argument that contemporary childhood has become toxic. The background to the discussion is provided, and the paper outlines what childhood actually means. Topics like television, the decline in outdoor play, technology, parental responsibility, weight, diet, and marketing are all examined as contributing factors that affect contemporary childhood. Conclusions are made regarding the extent to which childhood has become toxic.

 

KEYWORDS: Contemporary childhood, childhood, outdoor play, technology, weight, diet, marketing,