Unit 1
Explain the difference between permissive and neglectful parenting.
What is Permissive means the parent allows the child to do whatever they want and make their own decisions with no guidance or consequences.
Neglectful means the parent doesn't meet the child's basic needs, such as food, clothes, etc., or give any love and affection.
Tell me one environmental factor that can shape a fetus' health.
What are.. pollutants (air, water), lifestyle choices, such as smoking and alcohol, stress (whether physical or mental), nutrition
Tell me two possible signs of child abuse.
What is.. unexplained marks/bruises, sudden changes in personality and/or grades, bedwetting, frequent nightmares, emotional distress, appearing withdrawn, afraid of adults, doesn't want to go home, doesn't cry when parents leave, injuries that didn't heal correctly.
What is creativity?
What is thinking outside the box and doing something unique? It usually requires critical thinking.
What does the term "support system" mean?
What is a network of friends and family that helps each other when needed?
Define a blended family.
What is a family that has children from previous relationships of both spouses?
When buying newborn clothes, what sizes should you buy?
What is a mix of all the sizes?
If you suspect that a child is being abused, but you don't know for certain, what should you do?
What is REPORT IT!
What is the difference between a generic compliment, and a compliment that builds self esteem?
What is a generic compliment is something basic and not personalized, such as "good job!" where a compliment that builds self esteem is more personalized, such as saying "I really love the work you did on this project! I really liked how you did your colors. I love the details, and I can tell you spent a lot of time on that."
Is it better to be interdependent, independent, or a mix of the two?
What is a mix of the two?
When multiple people talk out the problem and agree on a decision that is best for all parties involved.
What is shared decision making?
What is one thing that I told you it's important to not go cheap on when buying for a baby?
What is a carseat?
Consequences that occur without the parent doing any intervention are...
Natural consequences
What did I mean when I said not everything is black and white?
What is one way that families contribute to the education of their members?
What is they teach them their culture, they teach them academic skills, they teach them how to be a person, values, etc.
a family that doesn't carry out all of its functions is...
What is a dysfunctional family?
What is a one-piece pacifier? Because two-piece pacifiers are harder to clean, bacteria can grow, and they're a choking hazard.
Explain the difference between positive and negative punishment.
What is positive punishment is giving them something they don’t like, while negative punishment is taking away something they do like?
Give me an example of validating someones feelings
What is.. Multiple answers, but the definition is making someone feel seen and like their feelings are valid. It doesn't mean you agree with them.
Explain how socioeconomic status could influence someone's parenting style.
What is...
There could be multiple valid answers. Some examples of correct ones are:
Parents may not be able to afford education, so may not know as much about child development.
Parents could end up being neglectful without wanting to be because they're at work all the time.
Parents who have high expectations but give little reasoning are…
How does culture influence parenting?
What are values, social norms, religion, stigma, the influence of extended family, and socioeconomic status?
Explain the difference between positive and negative reinforcement.
What is negative reinforcement is taking away something they don’t like, while positive reinforcement is giving them something they do like.
Give me an example of a time when someone might need to use ethical decision-making. (Hypothetical or real)
What is Ethical decision-making is when you need to think about what is right based on your values. There could be hundreds of examples.
What is best when it comes to parenting structures?
What is a mix of different parenting styles, depending on the situation. However, neglectful parenting is NEVER okay. A mix of the three allows the parent to act based on the circumstances. Mostly authoritative is the best, but a small amount of permissive and authoritarian can be beneficial in some instances.