Resource for Paper B

Source: Gardner, Marilyn. 1999. "A Generation of Hothouse Flowers." Christian Science Monitor. Vol. 91: 184. pg 15.

WATCO: over-protecing children on their ability to grow up in a healthy atmosphere.

Audience: Parents of school aged children/ School administrators

Goal: To convince parents and school administrators that too much protection is not healthy (mentally, emotionally or physically) to the growth of school children.

How and STAR:
Logos: The author uses studies done by other known organizations like NSPCC and Children's Play Council.
T: This argument appeals to parents and school administrators alike because it show concern for the development of children.
R: The article is directed at those who care about the development of school aged children.

Effective: I think it is partially effective that it convinces that some degree of responsibility needs to happen. However, if it is trying to convince the reader to dramatically decrease this protection I think most parents are not going to, especially because of all the media coverage.