Children and SocietyLongman, 1997 - 358 pages Provides a comprehensive overview of the issues, research and debates relating to children and the experience of childhood in late twentieth century Britain. This volume will address key issues such as juvenile crime, poverty, child protection and children's rights and their implications for the development of policy and services for children. Presents first hand accounts from children and parents. |
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Page 12
... way in which children had been portrayed in most of the social science literature to date as passive recipients of socialisation , i.e. they were thought simply to learn and internalise unquestioningly expectations and practices of ...
... way in which children had been portrayed in most of the social science literature to date as passive recipients of socialisation , i.e. they were thought simply to learn and internalise unquestioningly expectations and practices of ...
Page 69
... way children are brought up is affected by the actions of govern- ments directly or indirectly through such measures as family allowances , schooling , early years provision and employment leave entitlements ( see Chapter 1 ) . In ...
... way children are brought up is affected by the actions of govern- ments directly or indirectly through such measures as family allowances , schooling , early years provision and employment leave entitlements ( see Chapter 1 ) . In ...
Page 221
... way a child ( or adult ) copes with crises or critical periods has crucial long - term effects . Personal strengths and supports may be developed or constructive new patterns of living and behaving established : I was a loner , but I ...
... way a child ( or adult ) copes with crises or critical periods has crucial long - term effects . Personal strengths and supports may be developed or constructive new patterns of living and behaving established : I was a loner , but I ...
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