True or False. A child who has an involved father is less likely to succeed in school.
False.
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True or False?
It's easier for mom's to help their kids with their education because they have that natural care for kids?
True.
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Name an example of a good home and environment and a bad home environment
Answers will vary
Good: Calm kids and parents
Bad: Screaming kids and parents
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What kind of effects can occur if a younger sibling is pressured to live up to their older siblings perfect reputation?
A lot of the time it can have a negative impact on the younger sibling if they feel like they are not good enough to fill their older siblings shoes. Some find themselves rebelling against the expectations that are held against them.
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What are the results of a child raised by permissive parents (more concerned about being the “cool parent”, no rules of boundaries)?
The child will feel that they are able to make decisions that they aren’t old enough to be making yet. This attitude will reflect to the classroom. Homework especially will be affected.
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True or False. There is one right way to father a child.
False.
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Name some examples that mom's can help their kids with when the dad's are out at work.
Reading, writing, math, spelling, etc.
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What is something eating together as a family affects with learning?
Answers will vary
Better grades and academic performances
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What are some positive effects of having siblings?
-Sisters provide protection against depression.
-Siblings hold a unique relationship.
-Supportive/Positive sibling relationships.
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What will the effects of an uninvolved (or permissive) parent be on their child’s schoolwork?
It won’t get done. The child might be smart and want to learn, but without parent involvement, there is less motivation for the child to complete schoolwork.
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Name one way a father can encourage literacy development in his children.
There are many ways a father can do this
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What are some benefits of mother's volunteering in their kids school?
-Your being involved in your kids education
-Shows kids you care
-Gives you insight into the environment your kids are in everyday
-You get face time with people that make important decisions about your kids education. (Should your child be in the gifted programs? Should your child work with a tutor to develop a particular skill?)
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What are some things that are affected with children's learning from good or bad housing conditions?
Answers will vary
Good: The kids will be able to focus better
Bad:The kids miss more school
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What are some of the negative effects older siblings have on younger ones?
–Bullying
–Delinquency
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Authoritarian parents often insist that their child should get A’s in school. This trait reflects in other areas of their parenting. What are some dangers that are a result of this kind of parenting and how it reflects on learning?
The point of getting an education is to learn. When a parent is overly controlling and insists on A’s, many children will go to any lengths to achieve an A and they miss the point of learning.
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Name TWO things a father can do to help his children find success in school
There are many correct answers
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What are 3 ways for mothers to improve their own education in order to help their kids education?
1. Reading
2. Taking advantage of family gatherings
3. Learning from experience
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What are some effects of good and bad family relationships?
Answers will vary
Good: Less fighting, love in the home ect...
Bad: fighting, hate among members, divorce ect...
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What are some things that younger siblings can do for older siblings?
-Give them a reason to be a better person.
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Authoritative parents have many traits. Name one.
They are supportive, have standards, have guidelines, flexible, etc.
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Name THREE roles a father has at home
There are many different roles a father has at home.
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Name 2 out of 5 needs do mother's need to realize their children's need?
1. Direct attention
2. Confidence
3. Being Curious
4. Need to play
5. Justice
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What are some things that kids do better when they have family support?
Answers will vary
Better grades, better chance of graduating, better chance of going on to higher education ect...
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What are the pros and cons of having a Big family vs. a Small family?
Large Families: Learn how to be social and share better. Poor studies due to the fact that parents can't spend as much one-on-one time with the children on their school work. Small Families: The parents are able to spend as much time as they want with their children on their school work. Parents are able to discipline their children in a better manner than those of a large family.
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DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!!!!!
What are the 3 types of parenting?