This is the fourth installment of my book talk with Emily Plank, author of Discovering The Culture of Childhood. It’s the read-along selection this year, for Not Just Cute readers. That means instead of one overview, I’ve been having several in-depth chats with Emily. You can get caught up with previous episodes by going to the podcast homepage.
I’ve enjoyed all of our discussions, but I have to say that this one is my favorite. I know that sounds cliché, but this one is REALLY GOOD.
In this episode, we discussed chapters 5 and 6, which address the topics of art and economics in the culture of childhood. Emily says parts of these chapters stretched her more than the others, but what came of that is really fascinating, in my opinion. She’s tackling touch concepts like whether adults commit a form of cultural appropriation when we approach art with kids as well as how belonging, attachment, separation, and security all fit into the economics of childhood and how we can make sure our kids are rich in all the right ways.
As always, Emily invites us to put on a new pair of spectacles and see childhood in a unique way, and what she helps us discover on our journey is truly fascinating.
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Notes from the Show:
About Emily and the Read Along:
Send questions for Emily via the Contact Page, using “Read Along” in the subject field.
Find Emily’s Book: Discovering the Culture of Childhood (affiliate link)
Read Emily’s Blog
References:
Spectrum of Arts and Crafts: here and here {NJC}
Far and Away: How Travel Can Change the World by Andrew Solomon (*affiliate link)
When Parental Love Comes with Conditions {New York Times} (We didn’t mention this article, but it came to mind as we were chatting. Very much on point with the love and belonging discussion.)
Longing and Belonging: Parents, Children, and Consumer Culture by Allison Pugh (*affiliate link)
