Consuming Innocence: Popular culture and our children

Dive into the insightful exploration of how popular culture shapes the lives of our children with 'Consuming Innocence: Popular Culture and Our Children'. This essential read unravels the myriad influences—from toys and television to social media and celebrity culture—that impact kids today. It's a comprehensive guide that empowers parents, educators, and caregivers to understand the complexities of childhood in a media-saturated world. With its engaging analysis, this book highlights the integral role of parents and adults in navigating the challenges posed by modern popular culture. From discussing the implications of targeted marketing to examining the portrayal of identity and self-worth through media representation, 'Consuming Innocence' calls on adults to become active participants in guiding children's perceptions. Gain valuable insights on how to shield children from negative aspects while fostering a critical understanding of the world they’re growing up in. Ideal for parents of toddlers, tweens, and teens, this book is a blend of humor, empathy, and research. Equip yourself with the tools to help your children thrive amidst the ever-evolving landscape of media influence. Order your copy today and start a journey towards informed parenting in a popular culture-driven society. Enjoy FREE shipping with your purchase!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780702236457
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2008
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Pages: 336


Description:
Consuming Innocence- Popular Culture and Our Children is an engaging and thought-provoking look at the effects of popular culture on children, parenting and family life. It is down to earth, confronting and accessible without sacrificing intelligent argument, analysis and discussion. Underneath the conversational tone and common-sense advice is serious and comprehensive research.This timely book explores the complex relationship kids - from tots and tweens to teens - have with popular culture. Without blaming children or parents, Consuming Innocence considers the role of celebrities, fads, technology, fashion, school, the media and, most importantly, parents, and the part they all play in creating children's ideas of themselves.Chapters focus on specific elements of global popular culture, from the corporations that target kids and promote sexuality, to toys, TV shows like The Simpsons, film, celebrities, internet sites, children's fashion and parenting practices. It looks realistically at what has been described as the crisis of stolen childhoods, but with empathy, understanding and humour.Consuming Innocence shows how parents, grandparents, teachers and other concerned adults can educate themselves about popular culture and the messages it gives. By doing this, we can pro-actively inform children and teenagers about popular culture, and support and protect them when necessary.

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