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“Raised In America”: My Photography Project That Depicts The Complex Childhood Of Modern Kids (15 Pics)
Childhood in America today is much more complex than it has ever been. I was lucky enough to be raised in the '80s and '90s when little children still had a sense of freedom and independence. There were very few worries and I was able to go on adventures and express myself freely. I was not concerned about what was going on in the world, who was a president, or whether I might be shot, kidnapped, hurt, sick, or addicted to anything. I could be myself.
In the past, children were forced to work like adults but a modern society child is forced to think like an adult. We are raising kids within a culture heavily dominated by the media and entertainment industry. We are hammering American kids with social rules and stereotypes, regulating them, overscheduling them while overprotecting and sheltering them at the same time. We drag them through our own social battles and expect the same from them. At the end of the day, we offer them electronic devices to keep them quiet and to entertain them so we don't have to.
I create my photo series utilizing negative panoramic space, breaking the quotidian of the photographic frame. The subject in these black and white photos is isolated and alone, a child's hands are raised, often holding up a simple object to bring a visual narrative of what it is like being “Raised in America”.
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#1
And Now We Feast
Final score:
22points
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#3
Assimilation
Final score:
13points
#4
The Modern Babysitter
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Just a Purpler 5 years ago
Man well that certainly wasn't true for me!! There a family of truly lovable kids I babysat for many years before they moved away... I still check up on them, and I spent every payed hour giving the time of their lives. I understand what a positive influence an older teenager can have on young kids. It's an influence I always wished I had growing up myself
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Side Effects May Include
Final score:
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Lizzie the Crayon 5 years ago (edited)
There was a mediceine that said: "May cause Heart Attack, Stroke, Hault of Breath, Death, terminal illness, intrest in suicidal actions, and other death related thoughts, actions, or illnesses, along with diahhrea, projectile vomiting, rash, or depression." Who would even take that risk?!
#6
Comfort
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#7
Go Play
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Lizzie the Crayon 5 years ago
I mean, i see this. Its OK to play video games, but if thats all you do, its an unhealthy obsession, and can ruin your physical and mental health. Example: Fortnite. If thats all you focus on, your IQ does get a bit lower each time you play. If you play something like Nintendo Labo, thats more innovative, and boots creativity, so that one is one of the best ones to play if video games is an obesssion...
#8
Cut The Cord
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#9
Desensitized
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10points
Emily Stander 5 years ago
My neighbor says that he wants to be in the military as a"Shooter Person". I don't think he fully understands.
Nolan Streitberger (Submission author) 5 years ago
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#10
Candy Cigarette
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Piece Of Meat
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CCL_2018 5 years ago
Dark, depressing and lacking creativity. I don't even care if I get down voted.
Kyana Winter 5 years ago (edited)
I completely agree. The images should be able to speak for themselves without the caption. This one doesn't.
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Loki 5 years ago
why is the "dress code" one a welding glove? it would've been better if it was high heels like girls dress a certain way and boys dress a certain way
Nolan Streitberger (Post author) 5 years ago
Metaphorical. It represents dressing "for their protection", obviously uncomfortable, but "safe".
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MAGA COUNTRY 5 years ago
You make america look like a bad place, media/people like you, point out the bad and often blame someone else. Blah
Dorothy Parker 5 years ago
I appreciate what the photographer/artist was doing. However, I come to Bored Panda for joy or to rant.
2-10-11 5 years ago
Nah, they missed the other talking head fave subjects, immigration and racial tension
Load More Replies... CCL_2018 5 years ago
Dark, depressing and lacking creativity. I don't even care if I get down voted.
Kyana Winter 5 years ago (edited)
I completely agree. The images should be able to speak for themselves without the caption. This one doesn't.
Load More Replies... Loki 5 years ago
why is the "dress code" one a welding glove? it would've been better if it was high heels like girls dress a certain way and boys dress a certain way
Nolan Streitberger (Post author) 5 years ago
Metaphorical. It represents dressing "for their protection", obviously uncomfortable, but "safe".
Load More Replies... MAGA COUNTRY 5 years ago
You make america look like a bad place, media/people like you, point out the bad and often blame someone else. Blah
Dorothy Parker 5 years ago
I appreciate what the photographer/artist was doing. However, I come to Bored Panda for joy or to rant.
2-10-11 5 years ago
Nah, they missed the other talking head fave subjects, immigration and racial tension
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