The Disappearance of Childhood

In 'The Disappearance of Childhood', Neil Postman posits that childhood as a distinct phase of life is a relatively recent invention, tied to the advent of print media which created clear divisions between children and adults.

He argues that these divisions are being dissolved by the impact of television and other electronic media, which expose children to adult knowledge and themes, thereby threatening the concept of childhood.

The book uses historical and demographic research to support this thesis and explores the implications of this trend on modern society and the notion of adulthood.