Parenting Styles
What is authoritative parenting?
Providing support, warmth, and positive guidance, while still setting rules to help the child.
What does a nuclear family look like?
2 parents and their biological or adopted children living together
What are the six parts of parent readiness?
relationship, financial, life, emotional, intellectual, and physical
Why is it bad to smoke and drink around a child?
It exposes them to harmful chemicals and affects them as they grow up.
What is authoritarian parenting?
Providing strict discipline and more control.
What are some disadvantages of a foster family?
Families may face emotional and behavioral challenges that can impact both the child and the household.
What is financial readiness?
To have a stable source of income and be able to budget for all the expenses that come with being a parent.
Is it healthy to be dishonest with your partner?
No, it can damage their trust towards you and cause them to grow further apart in the long run.
What is permissive parenting?
Parents have little control and rules towards their children.
What is an advantage of a single parent family?
Children may develop a stronger and emotional connection with the parent.
Does physical readiness only include being athletic?
Why is it important to be financially stable?
It keeps the family stable and balanced, so they won't have to worry about their everyday lives.
What is uninvolved parenting?
Parents are neglectful and ignore their children.
What does a blended family look like?
When one parent has a child from a previous relationship and the parent forms a new relationship with someone who has another child, combining it into one family.
What does it mean to be intellectually ready as an upcoming parent?
Understanding that there will be many changes and being open to learn on the spot.
Why might a couple feel the need to have a baby unplanned?
Their hormones may be acting up, feel like they're in love at the moment, or feel bored and think a baby will help with that.
Why is it important to give both affection and appropriate boundaries?
Affection allows the child to feel supported and cared for, while boundaries teach them to be responsible and respectful.
Is there a such thing as an ideal family?
No, all families are equally ideal as long as they provide love, support, and stability to one another.
Do you need to have all 6 levels to be a good parent?
No, you just need to try your best to achieve as much as you can. Even if you have only two, it is still possible to be a good parent for your child.
Does being loyal to your parent guarantee a better future for the child?
Yes, they play a central role in children’s long-term development and life outcomes.