"American Childhood" by Elizabeth McCracken is a fascinating book about the lives of children in the United States of America. The author explores the unique aspects of the American child, from their upbringing and education to the influence of society on their worldview. Through the prism of various stories and analytical studies, the book helps to understand how American children are formed as individuals and what place they occupy in the modern world. "American Childhood" is not only an interesting tracing of the history of childhood in America, but also a look into the future, where the young generation plays a key role in shaping society.