Really interesting essay that reviews not only the ways in which ageist dynamics neglect to take children into consideration, but also what we have traditionally defined childhood as and the purpose that our different conceptualisations of it have served. Something that I found to be really interesting was the whole preface, since it examines the current state of the world through the lens of how children are not only affected, but also instrumentalised as a means to adult ends. While I did find it hard at times to stay engaged with the essay, mostly due to the fact that several paragraphs were not cognitively accessible and could've used some editing for the sake of clarity - I would recommend giving this a read to anyone interested in becoming aware of the ageist biases we as a society have, and the ways in which we can challenge them.