Discussion 4: on matters from The Coddling
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For this discussion, you should aim to answer 2 of the questions below. Answering more than 2 will not earn you extra points. In your answers, you should include a few relevant in-text citations from The Coddling and one outside scholarly source, preferably from a peer-reviewed journal article, to support your views or to argue against the authors’ views.
Questions
1. In her TED Talk, Kimberley Screenshot discusses The urgency of internationalist. What is internationalist, and why does Screenshot see it as something urgent? Discuss internationalist from at least one outside, scholarly source as well.
2. On page 108 of The Coddling, the authors write that solidarity can interfere with a groups efforts to find the truth. Explain what they mean, using terms from the text to show that you understand. Remember to include one outside, scholarly source that supports or argues against the authorial viewpoint.
3. What are some of Twinges reasons for the increasing mental health struggles of adolescents, particularly girls? (found in chapter 7). Include some scholarly research that shows support for Twinge’s argument.
4. According to the authors, how does playing pretend and other children’s play aid in children’s conflict management and interpersonal skills? (found in chapter 9). Use one scholarly source that shows support for the authors’ views.
Answers should be 2-3 developed paragraphs per question answered, for a total of 4-6 paragraphs for the initial post. After your initial post, reply to 2 other student posts. Reply posts should meaningfully further the discussion and should be about 2 developed paragraphs per student reply.
