Explicit Functions

Question 1

Most toys have explicit functions, which sets the parameters for how children are “supposed” to play with them. However, in Consuming Children we see how this conditions children to not think creatively because they don’t trust the power of their imaginations.

Directions:

• Design a game, toy, activity, or form of media (commercials, advertisements, film, etc) that promotes critical thinking.

• How does this promote “real play”? (creative, unbounded play)

• How does this teach the skills needed to not be misled by the sophists in the media?

Question 2

It is common knowledge that rape and sexual assault investigations provide evidence such as stained or torn clothing, scratches, bruises and cuts used to solve the crime. Determine at least three (3) other forms of evidence associated with a rape or sexual assault. Next, recommend at least one (1) action that the law enforcement could take in order to investigate such a crime. The textbook cites that the four (4) most common types of abuse among children are neglect,physical abuse, emotional abuse, and sexual abuse. Select one (1) out of the four (4) types of abuse among children. Next, determine the key challenges that the investigator may confront while investigating the abuse you selected. Suggest one (1) strategy geared toward mitigating the challenges you determined. Provide a rationale to support your response.