The American Child by Elizabeth McCracken
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| Author | McCracken, Elizabeth, 1876- |
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| Title | The American Child |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The American Child" by Elizabeth McCracken is a sociological work written in the early 20th century. The book explores the attitudes and practices surrounding child-rearing in America, emphasizing the significant role that children play in the national consciousness. It examines how American parents actively engage with and invest in the upbringing of their children, often contrasting their methods and perceptions with those of parents from other cultures. At the start of the book, McCracken sets the tone by discussing the common belief that the American child is a central topic of conversation and consideration among adults. She highlights the strong desire of parents to provide their children with the opportunities and knowledge they lack from their own upbringing. Through anecdotes and observations, she illustrates a range of scenarios—such as parents engaging in educational activities with their children or adapting their parenting strategies—demonstrating the evolving dynamics of family life and child development in America. This opening portion not only establishes the premise of the book but also introduces themes of aspiration, educational philosophy, and the changing nature of childhood in a rapidly modernizing society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Parent and child |
| Subject | Children |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 10398 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 56 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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