Description
Book SynopsisDocuments a special culture, unique unto itself, in which children create their own social structures and exert their own influences. This book calls upon adults to appreciate, embrace, and savor their children's culture.
Table of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 Introduction: The Importance and Autonomy of Kids' Culture; 3 1. "Yeah, You're Big Bill": Entering Kids' Culture; 4 2. "We're Friends, Right?": Sharing and Social Participation in Kids' Culture; 5 3. "You Wanna Know What Happend Because You're My Best Friend": Making and Being Friends in Kids Culture; 6 4. "You Can't Talk If You're Dead": Fantasy and Pretend Play; 7 5. "When I Grow Up and You Grow Up, We'll Be The Bosses": Role-Play in Kids' Culture; 8 6. "Arriva La Banca": Kids' Secondary Adjustments to Adult Roles; 9 7. "You Can't Come To My Birthday Party": Conflict in Kids' Culture; 10 8. "Appreciating Childhood": Suggestions for Supporting and Sharing in Kids' Culture; 11 Notes; 12 Further Reading; 13 Index
