The Overprotected Kid

The Overprotected Kid

Learning objective(s):  Explore the changing nature of childhood in modern American society.  Consider whether the increase in supervision of children has any potential downsides and may be a contributing factor in the increase in childhood disorders.

Submission details:  Please complete these questions in the discussion board below and respond, in-depth (per the criteria outlined in the course welcome letter) to at least ONE classmate.

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Scoring criteria/rubric:  A rubric is attached to the discussion board.  The assignment is worth 10 points.

Restrictions: Do not use generative AI. You must complete this assignment individually.

Length: Your answers to each question should be thorough yet concise.  There is no length requirement, but all aspects of each question must be addressed completely.

The Overprotected Kid

Resources: Please refer to chapter 15 and 16 when answering these questions.  Be sure to integrate concepts from the readings as well as any outside sources that are relevant.  If you use outside sources, please cite the sources and provide and APA style reference.

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Please read the Atlantic article and explore how modern parenting may be unintentionally contributing to the development of mental health and neurological disorders among children.  Consider:

Childhood abuse (verbal, physical, sexual) is a major risk factor for the development of certain personality disorders (i.e. borderline, antisocial). As a result of our knowledge of the harm that is caused by abuse, modern parents often go to great lengths to protect their children from harm, in contrast with years ago when children were far less closely supervised. After reading the article, what negative repercussions do you think might result from such close supervision of children? Do you think avoiding the possibility of abuse (through round-the-clock supervision) is worth the potential negative repercussions of highly supervising children?  Might there be other ways to reduce the possibility of exposure to abuse?