Bill,
Putting aside interpretative issues, it seems that the model you
ascribe to Harris is not very plausible as it implies a radical
disconnect between child and parent culture. As I read you, you suggest
child culture passes down from child generation to child generation and
parents branch off into some other route never to be seen again.
On the other hand, the model that Bryan and I see is that children
are influenced by the surrounding culture which is mostly created by
adults. Much more plausible, and consistent with contemporary views
about the effect of advertising, television etc. on children.
On a different note. I also do think that parents can have a
significant effect on their children's choice of peers. Obviously,
location is one big example.
Alex
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