Parenting Roles & Responsibilities
List one quality of a good caregiver according to the text
Patient, flexible, likes children, and is in good health.
What is determined by your genetics/heredity?
Nature
How many weeks pregnant is considered "full-term"?
What age do babies typically say 1-2 words?
11-12 months
Which parenting style is this: Sarah’s parents sit down with her and calmly discuss the rules for curfew. They listen to her opinions and try to come to a compromise that makes sense for everyone. They explain their reasoning for the rules and offer guidance when needed.
Authoritative
Name 2 challenges of being a parent discussed in the text
Parenting requires love, patience, money, time and energy.
What is determined by your environment and how you are raised?
Nurture
What are things a mother should do to make sure her baby is healthy during pregnancy?
Eat healthy, exercise, do not partake in alcohol, drugs, and minimize stress.
By what age do babies typically crawl?
6-8 months
Which parenting style is this: Jake’s parents set very strict rules and expect him to follow them without question. There are harsh consequences for disobedience, and his parents rarely explain their reasoning behind the rules.
Authoritarian
Name given to the process of raising a child
Parenting
Are a child's manner determined by their nature or nurture?
Nurture
Around what time frame does a mother start to feel her baby move?
16 to 22 weeks
When do babies begin to smile?
1-2 months
Which parenting style is this: Tom’s parents are mostly absent from his life. They don’t check in on his schoolwork or provide any emotional support. Tom is left to figure things out on his own without much guidance.
Negligent/Uninvolved
What role does society have in protecting children's rights?
If parents do not provide for the needs of a child, the state can act on behalf of the child and provide protection for the child.
What is an emotional bond to another person called?
Attachment
What position is safest for a baby to be in for delivery?
Head down facing backwards
When do babies learn to walk?
12-18 months
Which parenting style is this: Sophie’s parents are very indulgent and lenient. They believe that children should be free to express themselves, and they rarely impose any limits. Sophie often gets what she wants without any real consequences.
Permissive
What ages are the best for a woman to bear children?
20-32
What behaviors are typical of a securely attached infant?
They cry when the caregiver leaves, but calm down when they return.
Around which week are baby's organs fully formed?
12 weeks
When do babies sit-up on their own?
5-6 months
Which parenting style is this: Hannah’s parents are involved in her life but they don’t show a lot of warmth or understanding. They focus mainly on making sure she follows the rules and meets their expectations without offering much support or encouragement.
Authoritarian