An exhaustive survey of children's first literature (juvenile picture books and easy readers) determined the extent of age stereotyping— ageism—in roles, behaviors, and descriptions of older characters. Some 656 children's books in active circulation were subjected to content analysis. The findings are placed in etiological perspective and are discussed with reference to contemporary values toward aging. The role of the educational gerontologist is questioned.
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