Innocence: What Is a Child?

Interviews with children and experts combine with excellent archival footage to provide an eye-opening look at the construct of childhood innocence, from the late 19th century to the present. The onset of industrialization, subsequent child labor laws, and the idealization of children in art all contribute to attitudes that support the natural innocence of children. However, today's reality of childhood crime, latchkey children, and children suffering physical and sexual abuse presents a stark contrast with these romanticized notions of children as naive, protected, and cherished. Experts, including noted author Thomas Moore, discuss baby-to-child development and explore the question: What is a child? (54 minutes)

Length: 54 minutes

ORDER CODE: 7240

Copyright date: ©1997

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