Question

question 15
1 pts
stephanie coontz says that these days there has been an “adultification of public space.” what does she mean by this?
she states that kids are often only permitted to be in public space when they’re with their parents and raises the point that teenagers are rarely allowed to be on their own in public space.
this is a reference to gentrification, which works to displace lower income people from their neighborhoods.
she points out that freely exploring public space is a significant way in which teenagers gain maturity and develop into adults - how this happens today is similar to what previous generations of teenagers experienced.
she describes how public space these days is really only set up for adults’ entertainment and focuses her analysis on why there aren’t more skate parks and playgrounds.
question 16
1 pts
in coontz’ conclusions, she states that historical and social analysis can suggest a

Explanation:

Stephanie Coontz's concept of "adultification of public space" refers to the restriction of young people's independent access to public areas, framing these spaces as primarily for adult use and supervision of minors. The correct option aligns with this definition by noting that kids are only allowed in public spaces with parents, and teens rarely have unsupervised access there.

Answer:

She states that kids are often only permitted to be in public space when they're with their parents and raises the point that teenagers are rarely allowed to be on their own in public space.