1. Describe the differences between the ideas about childhood found in Lancy’s models of gerontocracy and neontocracy. Once you have done that you then describe the Hunter-Gather model of childhood. Explain how this model fits into or does not fit into Lancy's scheme. (25 points 250 -500 words)

The definition of gerontocracy is a state, society, or group governed by old people. According to Lancy neontocracy is any society in which young children are highly valued. The models found on page 3 explain the ideas of childhood in society. The gerontocracy model shows children being the lowest step of the pyramid then elders and ancestors being the peak. This shows that agrarian societies put more focus and value on their elders. They do not value their children until they can work and put forth an effort into the household. The neontocracy model shows children at the peak of the pyramid parents and elders and the bottom, and the middle contains societal persuasions and anything that has an influence on a child. This is the US and WEIRD socieities that follow this model. In this model, the children have control of the world. Parents put all their focus and value on children. …show more content…
The Kung! infants were in constant contact with their mothers and were breastfed on demand until about 3. They were rarely punished and lived a carefree lifestyle. The responsibilities were for the adults while the children were meant to play. I do not really believe that this model follows Lancy's schemes. Only one part can fit into it. The gerontocracy model does not fit because they do not put more value on their elders and ancestors than their children. The neontocracy model only partly works for the Hunter-Gatherer model. The Kung! do put the most value on their children however, the children do not have control over parents and