CHANGING CHILDHOOD

Changes in Childhood in the Context of Policies and Theories and Their Impact on Families and Children

Table of Contents

Annotated Bibliography1

Introduction3

Literature Review3

Developmental Perspective3

Political and Economic Perspective4

Social and Cultural Perspective5

Human Rights Perspective5

How Theories of Childhood Development Have Changed6

Pre-Industrial Age6

Industrial Age7

Modern Age7

Early Childhood Policy8

Health8

Early Care and Education8

Parenting and Economic Support8

Effect of Current Policies on Children and Families9

Conclusion9

References11

Changes in Childhood in the Context of Policies and Theories and Their Impact on Families and Children

Annotated Bibliography

Corsaro, W. (2010), “The Sociology of Childhood”, Pine Forge Press: UK, P. 31

This book focuses on the theories of childhood, the structure of childhood and the psychology of childhood. Apart from this, the author has discussed the changes in the social system and how they affect children and their families. The author says that parents should identify the problems of children and their need, to help them in their developmental stages. The author has used a sociological approach and discussed the role of friends and peers on in the developmental stages of children.

Kail, R. (2008). “Advances in Child Development and Behaviour”, Elsevier: UK, p. 58-65

This book focuses on the individual aspects of childhood development, rather than psychological aspects. The author of this book is Robert, V. Kail who has focuses on the communicational, developmental and reasoning needs of children. It focuses on the overall growth of children and the traits and skills which are developed over the periods of time. There is not much evidence on the qualification of author in this book.

UNICEF, (2005), “Planning policies for early childhood development: Guidelines for Action”, Online, Retrieved from: http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0013/001395/139545e.pdf, Accessed, 11th November, 2011, p.3

This is the most authenticated report, as compared to other sources, because one of the main objectives of UNICEF is to ensure that the educational needs of children are met across the globe. However, this research is very comprehensive and detailed, and focuses on the phases and tools of participatory ECD planning policy. UNICEF provides funds and aid to the third world nations to develop their educational sector. This report gives a comprehensive framework for the Early Childhood Policies (ECD). It provides a clear roadmap and strategies to identify the needs of children and increasing the investment in children activities. The report was published in 2005, due to which, the data is not very updated. However, it covers the tips for successful policy implementation and forecasted budget to implement Early Childhood Policies (ECD).

Woodhead, M. (2007), “Changing perspectives on early childhood: theory, research and policy”, Online, Retrieved from: http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0014/001474/147499e.pdf, Accessed, 11th November 2011, p. 12-23

This report has summarized the policies for changes in the childhood development into four categories: Developmental perspectives, political and economic perspective, social and cultural perspective, and human rights perspectives. This outline formed the basis of literature review. Not only this, I have discussed the changes in the childhood, with regard to pre-industrial age, industrial age, modern age and age of globalization, on the basis of these perspectives. On the whole, this paper focuses on both internal and external factors, which have a direct impact ...