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The Erosion Of Childhood Article Analysis

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“Many of us remain blind to aspects of our own cultural heritage until we see them in relation to the practices of others.” I believe this means that cannot see the full picture because we are unable to see beyond what we believe. Ideas are formed based on tradition and culture and people refuse to look for other ideas based on a different culture. The World has many traditions and cultural ideas, especially when it comes to children. I believe that looking into the way some culture’s view child rearing and the responses that the children have, we will be able to have an understanding and respect of how each child is different. The article Respect and Equal Access highlights the importance of showing “...respect for all people by understanding race, class, linguistic background and gender…” This is necessary for life as an educator and as a person in general.
The Erosion of Childhood says “The child lives in open communication with the world, and the world in turn invites open exploration from the child.” This means children and the worlds are always affecting each other. The bi-directional communication between the world and the child sets the stage for whom the child will grow up to be. So this is relative in terms of environment. Cultural heritage plays a big role in the world and the child. Rebecca Bernstein says “in the Polynesian Islands, it’s not uncommon for “older” children (think toddler and preschool age) to take care of younger ones — even those who are not their

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