I also at times missed the 'critical distance' from the terminology being used in some of this.
Dr Donald Houston
Centre for Housing Research
University of St Andrews
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I rather think that's the point Sandra - to raise questions about these negative portrayals of intergenerational relationships.
Please do come along to be part of the discussion.
Best wishes
Ros
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That all sounds negative. What about the contribution that older people make within families? Grandparent care, for example? Or other positive aspects of intergenerational relationships?
Sandra
Dr. Sandra Shaw
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Sent: 13 October 2013 10:49
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Subject: Are intergenerational relationships toxic?
Have the baby boomers and their welfare state ruined life for younger generations?
Does parenting behaviour shape babies' genetic inheritance and brain architecture?
Are cultures of worklessness passed on down the generations within particular families?
These and other questions will be addressed at the 'Justice, Genes and Welfare: Are Intergenerational Relationships Toxic' day event on 31st October 2013 at the Keyworth Centre, London South Bank University.
Speakers:
Jonathan White (LSE) on the generational timescale in thinking about societal problems Susie Weller (LSBU) and Ros Edwards (Southampton) on young peoples' aspirations Val Gillies and Nicola Horsley (LSBU) on epigenetics and neuroscience in early intervention policies Tracy Shildrick (Leeds) on the search for cultures of worklessness in families Eldin Fahmy (Bristol) on ideas about intergenerational transmission of deprivation Jane Pilcher (Leicester) will chair and overview the day.
This is a joint BSA Families and Relationships, and Youth Studies, Group event. To register please visit: www.britsoc.co.uk/study-groups/families-relationships.aspx
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