Childhood: The Stereotypes Of Adulthood

There are various discourses of childhood that help us understand how childhood is viewed and how children themselves are seen. It is important to also look outside the system world and look towards the life worlds as it gives a more realistic view of various childhoods and shows how diverse the concept of childhood is because children do not share the same experiences. Regardless if you are looking at the system or life world the notions of rights, opportunities and capabilities are often discussed. These notions aids us in understanding childhood, however they can often obstruct us as well.

I would say I am not very different then most of the students that sit before you everyday. I have hobbies I enjoy and favorite places to eat, but unlike them I have some traits that make me standout from the rest. Allow me to elaborate, I was born in Sebastian, Florida where I was exposed to a lot of different cultures and people. Going through elementary school I got to learn quite a bit about the wildlife in our area, and that is where I gained my love for animals. However, as I grew up I began to take interest in many different subjects like video games or soccer. These activities made me the person I am today, but also take up a majority of my free time. During high school I was a straight “A” student who joined several clubs and committed to several volunteer opportunities. I graduated top ten percent of my class, and applied at several colleges, but laid eyes on F.I.T the most due to my major of Computer Science. In all this short summary of my life may help you better understand the reason behind why I chose the following proposal.

There are many stereotypes that come along with being a younger child, whether positive or negative. There are exceptions to the stereotypes, but there are still some points that I could identify with. Having a good work ethic serves as a nice motivation for myself in school or activities. I can motivate myself to do assignments on time, and trust myself to do them well. Being hard working creates a positive reputation, thus I am seen as a reliable person. I would not consider myself to be outspoken, but I would say that I can be humorous. Younger children are manipulative and charming is another theory on birth orders. This helps with my need to be in control throughout life, whether it is with parents, or older siblings.

In today’s modern world, our mindset in fashion are all based on fantasy; new brands/branding, trends and many more. We all live in a society whereby we tends to buy things that are attractive. Even though we don’t have enough money for such items such as cloths, borrowing or lending money from others would better off the cost. In fashion, a question came to mind, what type of people are mostly portrayed especially in magazine covers?

It starts during childhood. To the child's ear, bedtimes and limits on videogames seem monotonous and dragged on. Differently, boundaries for obscene material are all too normal for children, which protects their exclusive innocence. However, what makes the absolute transition to adulthood? Is it turning eighteen and celebrating by taking the car out, or is it something drastically different and perhaps earlier?

As people continue to live life and grow older, it is inevitable that they will age. Aging has many effects on an individual’s physical health, emotional well-being, and cognition. Key developmental changes occur in vision and hearing; both begin declining as people age (Weiten, 2014). The deterioration of these senses can be seen in Young@Heart during the scene where a few members are joking around in a car. The driver was Lenny, an ex-World War II pilot, because he was the only one out of the group who could still see properly (Walker, 2008). The vision of every other member in the car had worsened to a point where it impacted their functioning in daily life by limiting their ways of transportation.

Released in 1985, The Breakfast Club depicts five high school students from Illinois as they spend a Saturday together in detention. Prior to their arrival, John Bender, Claire Standish, Andy Clark, Brian Johnson, and Allison Reynolds had not met, nor would they have associated with one another on a typical day in high school. After spending nine hours together, however, the group of vastly different adolescents break down emotional barriers, manage to build a sense of intimacy, and some establish dating relationships by the day’s end (Hughes et al., 1985). The film illustrated a rather realistic portrait of adolescence in several topical domains.

Growing up in a predominantly black neighborhood you're expected to fit the stereotype of the typical black teen. I never played outside with the other kids or associated with outside influence of the typical black lifestyle or their fashion sense. In my four walls, I developed my own individuality and style, however, my senior year of highschool and my first year as an adult is when I made the transition from childhood to adulthood.

There are several negative stereotypes surrounding older people and the aging process. Stereotypes of aging include assumptions and generalizations about how people at or over a certain age should behave, and what they are likely to experience, without regard for individual differences or unique circumstances (Rylee, 2015). When topics about the elderly come up most people begin to think of stereotypes like the majority of elderly people live institution like nursing homes. Other stereotypes consist of older people cannot learn, elderly people are set in their ways and unable to change, sickness and disability come with old age. When I think about all of the negative stereotype surrounding the elderly population. I can't help but wonder how these individuals handle depression during the aging process.

Growing up outside of the United States, I lived a different childhood than someone who had. In order to learn about the differences, I chose American childhood as the culture I researched. My view of Americans was based completely on what I watched on television. Therefore, my views were very stereotyped. For my interview, I chose my roommate, Danielle, who grew up in New Jersey and attended public school her entire life. As a child progresses, changes in stages are marked by biological and cultural changes. These changes are related to traditions, objects and performance, and followed by roles, behaviors and expectations (Baxter 163). For instance when a teen turns sixteen in New Jersey it is customary for them to get their license, and celebrate

Ageism simply means and is presumed that older adults are frail, weak, and disabled permeates society. This label cares negative stereotypes, such as discrimination and prejudices. Ageism exists in the workplace, certain cultures, and social classes and within health care.

Children and young adults in today’s society are constantly flooded with images of the “manly man” and the “girly girl” in mass media, and particularly in television. A television show, such as Law and Order: SVU may at first be seen as breaking gender norms. However, a closer look reveals the gaping, horrendous wound of modern hegemony. In the episode of “Terrorized” alone, hegemonic views of the working mother, the overly protective male, the female victim, and the man’s iron fist when it comes to law and order are all showcased. Law and Order: SVU not only showcases modern hegemonic views, but highlights and glorifies modern male and female hegemonies.

I really enjoyed the lecture on Ageism; it was very interesting and educational. I was surprised with the 20 True or False question on what is your aging I.Q. We do have different concept about elderly or older people, however after watching the lecture I have learned more true understanding about ageism. Ageism is when you judge people based on age. Unfortunately, I was surprised when this can be called as prejudice and stereotypes. I use to receive elderly jokes through email, which was really hilarious but didn’t think as being prejudice or stereotypes.

When asked the question “When do you become an adult?” many people would give an age but in reality the answer isn’t that easy. To me adulthood is when you are able and willing to accept responsibility. If you cannot or will not be responsible, you have no right calling yourself an adult. What does make you a grown-up? Is it moving out of the house? Hitting a certain age? Having a relationship? Getting a job?” How is it that we can do. those things, that we consider to be “adult”, but we still feel like kids? Or that we feel like grown-ups, we're certainly old enough, but we haven't. seemed to have accomplished any of those things “grown-ups” have done? People never seem to quite understand the meaning of being an adult.” It has always seemed to me that age is irrelevant. You can be 12 and understand things better than a 30-year-old or you can be 40, have two PhD’s and still wonder if pigeons are migratory birds”.” Many people my age think that getting out of

As a life is lived, a person will experience two stages in their life and that is childhood and adulthood. A person’s childhood is filled with joy, toys, and laughter. You can think of your childhood as the golden years of your life because that is when you discover your personality. In elementary school, we were allowed to take naps and have recess every day. When we were kids, we could not wait to grow up to be adults because we thought it was way cooler. We thought since we got told “no” that being an adult was going to be better. As we reach the stage of adulthood, we find that being an adult is not so great after all. Being an adult means bills, a job, and no more naps. The childhood stage is better than the adulthood stage because you do not have to worry about debt, you get to take naps, and you do not have to work to support yourself.