ABSTRACT

Provides a comprehensive overview of the issues, research and debates relating to children and the experience of childhood in late twentieth century Britain. This volume will address key issues such as juvenile crime, poverty, child protection and children's rights and their implications for the development of policy and services for children. Presents first hand accounts from children and parents.

chapter Chapter 1|20 pages

Children's lives in social context

chapter Chapter 2|18 pages

Children's rights

chapter Chapter 3|26 pages

Children's needs

chapter Chapter 4|28 pages

Children's family relationships

chapter Chapter 5|25 pages

Children's peer relationships, activities and cultures

chapter Chapter 6|20 pages

The schooling of children

chapter Chapter 7|22 pages

Children and health

chapter Chapter 8|17 pages

An adequate standard of living

chapter Chapter 9|20 pages

Children who commit crimes

chapter Chapter 10|22 pages

Child abuse and child protection

chapter Chapter 11|27 pages

Separated children

chapter Chapter 12|16 pages

Children's lives: re-evaluating concepts and policies