https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2011/12/23/the-perils-of-childhood/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 08:58:53 -0400<![CDATA[Megan McArdle argues that today&#8217;s &#8220;spanking-free&#8221; childrearing systems have been purchased at the cost of regimenting childhood.  In place of &#8220;management by exception&#8221; where transgressions were punished by blow to the seat of the pants, children are now watched, rewarded or subtly discouraged until &#8220;they are quite old&#8221;. But whether this is an improvement is open to debate. As we are now learning today&#8217;s &#8220;organization kids&#8221; have problems of their own.]]>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:50:30 -0500<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2011/12/23/the-perils-of-childhood-n191297