The Daily Dad

This Is All an Invention

Mar 5, 2021

03:13

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The podcast explores the invention of childhood throughout history, emphasizing the need to protect and preserve this unique stage of life. It discusses the blurred lines between adulthood and childhood, urging responsible adult guidance for the younger generation.

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Childhood is a social construct created less than 400 years ago for kids to have a secure environment for growth and exploration.

Parents must protect the gap between childhood and adulthood by setting examples of responsible behavior and engagement in adult activities.

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The Invention of Childhood

Children, as we comprehend them today, are a relatively recent social construct developed less than 400 years ago, according to Neil Postman. The concept of childhood allowed kids to have a secure environment for growth, play, and exploration. Despite concerns about coddling, the distinction between adults and children is diminishing with the decline of literacy and critical thinking. Society's reliance on social media platforms that minimize reading and writing further blurs this boundary.

Reflections on the Concept of Childhood and Adulthood

3min

“This didn’t used to exist you know. Kids had it way harder before. Not just a hundred-plus years ago when they were valued most for their labor on the farm, but back further still—kids got married when they were still kids, they were exposed to the horrors of the world when they were still kids, they were forced to fight and fend for themselves while they were still kids.”

Ryan explains how childhood was made up, and why it’s your job to protect it for your children, on today’s Daily Dad Podcast.

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