What is the 'niñofobia'
As almost all fashions, the 'niñofobia' began in the US where bars, restaurants, cinemas and other establishments began to prohibit the entry of minors. Places of leisure where children had no place or were well received or even accompanied by their parents. Today this trend has reached many other p
As almost all fashions, the 'niñofobia' began in the US where bars, restaurants, cinemas and other establishments began to prohibit the entry of minors. Places of leisure where children had no place or were well received or even accompanied by their parents.
Today this trend has reached many other places in the world and the "child-free" spaces ampliado have been extended, such as the famous silent wagon offered by some trains to attract the most demanding customers. As the 'niñofobia' raises blisters, we analyze on what the detractors and the defenders base their proposals.Against children's free spaces
Some have put the cry in the sky before the expansion of this new trend that has been called 'niñofobia'. They talk about
discrimination against minors for not allowing their entry into some places like restaurants or train cars. Even some airlines prohibit the entry of children in the seats reserved for first class. From child discrimination, the opponents of 'child pornography' turn to more social issues, such as certain
dehumanization of society that is not tolerant of childhood. They allege that family values are being lost and they are committed to presenting children as guarantors of the future. And there is no shortage who speaks directly of violation of the rights of the child. In favor of children's free spaces
On the other hand, these measures of 'niñofobia' have been very well received by many other people who are not willing to sacrifice their leisure time
bearing the chiquilladas of the children of others. They do not want to have kids screaming and jumping between chairs while they eat at their favorite restaurant, nor are they willing to travel without being able to keep an eye out for a baby's crying. Since at all times we are talking about places that are open to the public, but are actually private companies, each owner freely establishes who can enter and who can not. And in this case, they bet on a
more exclusive client who will go to the store with the peace of mind they are looking for. For them it is not a social issue, but a business one. Conclusions about the 'niñofobia'
It is evident that society is transforming. It does not mean that the change is better or worse, it is simply different. The fact that more and more places are 'free of children' responds to a need of the client, is not the result of a
Herod anyone. This should make reflect to certain permissive parents who 'deify' their children and have not bothered to teach them values such as living in society or the importance of good manners. It is becoming more and more common to see children acting at will without an iota of respect for those around them while the parents disregard the situation by looking at their mobile phones or reading the newspaper. Reflection is for those irresponsible parents, because society does not have phobia for children,
they are the future . Society really fears children who are not being educated in respect and coexistence.Laura Vélez.
Editor of Guiainfantil.com
