Chapter 1. Introduction- ''Wellbeing'' and social construction of childhood and adolescence 1.1 Introduction - concept of ''wellbeing'', overview of chapters and stages of child and adolescent development * Defining wellbeing in children and adolescents * Overview of book structure * Stages of child and adolescent development and the impact of social experiences. 1.2 Social construction'' of childhood and adolescence - different historical and cultural perspectives * Pre-industrial concepts of childhood * Attitudes towards childhood and labour since industrialisation * Current child and adolescent centred status of childhood and adolescence 1.3 Psychological theories of childhood and adolescence * Historical views and psychological theories of childhood and adolescence * Psycho-analytic/dynamic theories * Behavioral and Social Learning Theories * Biological based theories * Cognitive Theories * Current research within neuropsychology * Systems theory 1.4 Concerns with modern Western attitudes towards childhood and adolescence * Examples of recent changes * Experience of childhood and adolescence - improved or deteriorating? * Improving the lives of children and adolescents 1.5 Case study with reflective questions, including - Do current Western child/adolescent centered attitudes create indulged, ''infantalised,'' ''snowflakes''? Summary and References.

Chapter 2. Attachment, parenting and culture 2.1 Introduction and Origins of attachment theory and impact on early child development * Biological basis of attachment - Bowlby''s work - psychoanalysis and ethology/animal studies * Attachment theory and separation anxiety (e.g. Work of Ainsworth and Maine and Soloman) * Attachment theory and parenting styles 2.2 Influence of attachment during adolescence * Biological theories of critical stages of brain development during adolescence * Psychosocial theories of changes during adolescence. * Influence of attachment on vulnerability during adolescence 2.3 Parenting and culture * Cultural context of attachment theory * Impact on roles of women, men and family life * Impact of attachment theory on children''s well-being * Attachment theory and current child/adolescent centered approaches within current Western Society 2.

4 Impact of attachment theory on therapeutic approaches * Therapeutic work with families based on attachment theory * Bio-Ecological influences on attachment as a basis for therapeutic approaches * Family systems-based approaches within therapeutic models * Bowenian (multigenerational), Structural therapy + Communication strategic theory therapy * Limitations of family systems theories * Emergent Trends within therapeutic approaches 2.5 Case study with reflective questions, including - Are parents within current Western society losing control of their children and adolescents or rather promoting their independence? Summary and References Chapter 3. Sociability, self-identity and self esteem 3.1 Introduction: influence of attachment on sociability * Links between self-concept and early attachments 3.2 Development of self-identity * Development of Self Concept * Developing a sense separateness from others and sense of ''self'' * Influence of cognitive and language development * Self-Concept in later childhood and adolescence 3.3 Sociability: Theory of mind and ability to empathise * Problems in developing a sense of self-concept * Assessing ''theory of mind'' * Theory of mind'' and empathy * Theory of mind'' in later childhood and adolescence 3.4 Social factors impacting on self-esteem * Influence of Social Roles * Role of parents and carers * Social impact on self-esteem (including social media) * Social identity and self-esteem in adolescence (including social media) 3.5 Case study with reflective questions, including - Is the current ''I am worth it!'' attitude within Western culture promoting individualism rather than collectivism in children and adolescents? Summary and References Chapter 4.

Learning and the importance of play 4.1 Introduction: Cognitive development * Experiential learning (e.g influence of Piaget) * Social structural theory (e.g influence of Vygotsky) * Social scaffolding and cognitive processing (e.g. work by Bruner) 4.2 Language development * Language linked to cognitive development * Basic elements of language * Stages of language acquisition * Language acquisition theories * Biological basis of language acquisition * Language Acquisition Support Structure theory 4.3 Learning facilitated by play * Play as preparation for future adult roles * Stages of play and impact of electronic resources * Influential play during adolescence (including electronic devices) 4.

4 Influence on childcare agencies * Importance of play within formal childcare organisations * Influence on practice within healthcare and curriculum in education * Parental concerns, demands and participation * Therapeutic use of play in childhood and adolescence 4.5 Case study with reflective questions, including - Is current new technology reducing the opportunity for children and adolescents to learn and think? Summary and References Chapter 5. Ambiguity within family life 5.1 Introduction: Structure and function of families * Cultural and socio-economic explanations for diversity within family life * Gender differences within family roles 5.2 Myths of an ideal ''family life'' * Family as a safe haven * Ignoring contradictions intrinsic to family life 5.3 Reality of ''family lives'' * Private versus public aspects of family life * Diversity of family lives * Parenting styles * Changing status of children within family life 5.4 ''New framework'' for understanding families * Dispelling the myths of unified family life * Future family lives 5.5 Responding to family needs in practice * Family focused care * Family involvement and collaboration in their care 5.

6 Case study with reflective questions, including - Can the new, diverse family forms provide the secure attachments necessary for the well-being of children and adolescents? Summary and References Chapter 6. Deviance, labelling and moral panics of childhood, adolescence and parenting 6.1 Introduction: Defining deviance * Biological explanations of deviance * Deviance as a social construct * Primary and secondary deviance. * Deviance and identity 6.2 Labelling and Self-fulfilling prophecies * Labels as ''master'' status * Deviance amplification * Labelling as a self-fulfilling prophecy 6.3 Moral panics * Impact of social context on amplification of deviant behaviour * Limitations of labelling theory 6.4 Implications of labelling for children''s development and parenting * Vulnerability of children, adolescents and parents to social judgement * Labelling and health * Moral judgements of child and adolescent behaviour 6.5 Contemporary moral panics in parenting and implications for child development.

* Social expectations of responsible parenting * ''Paranoid parenting'' * Social attitudes towards family life * Media (including social media) exposure during childhood and adolescence 6.6 Case study with reflective questions, including - Should parents and agencies responsible for the well-being of children and adolescents be more protective or allow them more individual freedom? Summary and References Chapter 7. ''Medicalisation'' and surveillance of the lives of children and adolescents 7.1 Introduction: Changing attitudes towards ''difference'' and behaviour * ''Difficult'' children and adolescents - bad or.