Which theoretical perspective argues that children are active co-constructors of their childhood rather than passive recipients of adult definitions?
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Correct answer: Social constructionism and modern childhood studies
Contemporary childhood studies highlight that children participate in shaping their own social experiences — childhood is co-constructed by the social environment and children's agency.
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