Parent Guide > Forever Young: America's Obsession with Never Growing Old
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Forever Young: America's Obsession with Never Growing Old" by Dale Archer.
According to Dale Archer, our culture puts a high premium on youth. Why are we so obsessed with looking young? Has it gone too far?
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Beauty & Happiness and Growing Up as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"Why should we value our youth?" and "How do we define beauty?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this psychology article at home:
- What was "Forever Young: America's Obsession with Never Growing Old" about?
- What did you learn about Beauty & Happiness?
- What did you learn about Growing Up?
- Watch One Woman Faces Her Fear of Aging Head-On | 100 Days Without Fear at home with your child.