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To assess the transformations of childhood since World War II and the narratives surrounding it.

July 29, 2026History of Education

The American Child: The Transformation of Childhood Since World War II

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To assess the transformations of childhood since World War II and the narratives surrounding it.
Review of literature and assessments by social scientists, journalists, and education experts.
Analysis of societal perceptions and narratives regarding childhood crises.
Identification of a prevalent declension narrative regarding childhood since WWII.
Highlighting multiple crises affecting modern childhood, as described by various experts.

Implication

This analysis explores changes in childhood, highlighting crises faced and perceptions in society.

Abstract

Assessments of childhood in our times abound at the hands of social scientists, journalists and education experts, with most embracing a declension narrative about the multiple crises affecting our...

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Tamara Myers (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a69a28ac8da07d9defa6019 https://doi.org/10.1080/0046760x.2026.2706594

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This analysis explores changes in childhood, highlighting crises faced and perceptions in society.

The American Child: The Transformation of Childhood Since World War II

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The American Child: The Transformation of Childhood Since World War II

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