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Wilkins, Keely; Caldarella, Paul; Crook-Lyon, Rachel; Young, K. Richard – Online Submission, 2010
The purpose of this article is to review the literature exploring various definitions of civility, along with reasons why civility is vital to children and adolescents in any community. The authors examine definitions and components of civility in both historical and current contexts. The need for increased civility in modern society is described.…
Descriptors: Children, Adolescents, Prosocial Behavior, Definitions
Wartella, Ellen; Caplovitz, Allison G.; Lee, June H. – Society for Research in Child Development, 2004
Interactive media have come of age. The range of interactive entertainment products, intended to be used by children in and out of school settings is growing: CD-ROMs, computers, the Internet, video games (for a variety of handheld and console platforms), interactive toys (including educational talking books), and a variety of wireless software…
Descriptors: Social Media, Toys, Computer Games, Video Games