Parenting Styles
Cost/Readiness
Types of Parents
Family Structures
Family Life Cycle
100

What is the main characteristic of an Authoritarian parenting style?

Strict discipline, high control, and low warmth. Parents expect obedience without question.

100

List one of the most expensive costs associated with raising a child.

Healthcare, including medical bills, insurance, and expenses for pediatric care. (Or diapers, milk) 

100

What defines Biological Parents?

Individuals who are genetically related to their child through birth.

100

What is a Nuclear Family?

Two parents (mother and father) and their biological or adopted children living together in a single household.

100

What is the first stage of the Family Life Cycle?

Independence Stage, where individuals establish their own lives, careers, and relationships outside of their family of origin.

200

Describe the key differences between Authoritative and Permissive parenting styles.

  • Authoritative parents set clear rules and expectations but are responsive and supportive. They balance control with warmth.

  • Permissive parents are highly responsive and warm but set few rules or expectations, leading to a more relaxed approach to parenting.

200

What are three factors to consider when evaluating personal readiness for parenthood?

Emotional maturity, financial stability, and physical health.

200

Describe the role of Foster Parents.

Temporary care for children who are unable to live with their biological parents due to various circumstances, often as part of the foster care system.

200

Define an Extended Family? 

Includes multiple generations living together or in close proximity, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, in addition to the nuclear family.

200

Describe what occurs during the Childbearing Stage.

Couples begin to have children, and the focus shifts to raising and nurturing them, while adjusting to the demands of parenthood.

300

Which parenting style is associated with high nurturance and low demand?

Permissive parenting

300

Describe why financial stability is crucial for new parents.

Raising a child involves significant costs, including housing, healthcare, education, and general living expenses.

300

What is the difference between Adoptive Parents and Step-Parents?

  • Adoptive Parents legally assume full parental responsibility and care for a child who is not their biological child.

  • Step-Parents are married to the biological parent of the child and assume a parental role, but they are not the child's biological parent.

300

What characterizes a Blended Family?

Is formed when one or both parents have children from previous relationships, and they come together to form a new family unit.

300

What are the key activities during the Parenting Stage?

Include managing day-to-day family life, guiding children through education, and fostering emotional development, while balancing the responsibilities of work, relationships, and home life.

400

Name one potential outcome for children raised by Neglectful/Uninvolved parents.

Emotional or behavioral issues, as the lack of nurturing and guidance

400

What emotional qualities should a potential parent possess?

Patience, empathy, resilience, and the ability to cope with stress.

400

 Identify two responsibilities that all parents share, regardless of type.

Providing emotional support and ensuring the physical safety and well-being of their child.

400

Name a type of family structure that includes multiple adults not related by blood or marriage.

Blended Family 

400

Define the Retirement Stage in the Family Life Cycle.

Occurs when parents retire from work and experience a shift in family roles, often focusing on leisure, health, and possibly grandparenting.

500

Explain how cultural factors can influence the adoption of different parenting styles.

Shaping values and expectations. For example, some cultures may emphasize collective values and authority, leading to more Authoritarian styles, while others may prioritize individual autonomy and a more Authoritative or Permissive approach.

500

Analyze how personal experiences can influence the decision to become a parent.

One's own upbringing, past relationships, and career goals, can shape the decision to become a parent.

500

Explain the legal implications of being a Legal Guardian.

The responsibility for the child's care and well-being, making decisions regarding their education and healthcare, and having the legal authority to act in the child's best interests.

500

Discuss how family structures can affect child development.

By influencing emotional support, socialization, and the distribution of resources. For example, children in extended families may benefit from a broader support system

500

Analyze how transitions in the Family Life Cycle can impact family dynamics.

By altering relationships, responsibilities, and the balance of power within the family.

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