Types of Parents and Carers
What are the 3 types of carers?
primary, informal and formal
What are the 3 roles of a parent and carer?
satisfying the specific needs of the dependant
building a positive relationship with the dependant
promoting the wellbeing of the dependant
Name the 3 characteristics of the dependent
Age
Skills/Capabilities
Special needs (ig, illness, disability)
Name the 4 different types of social parents
adoption, fostering, step-parent or surrogate
What are the roles of parents and carers?
P - promote wellbeing
B - build positive relationships
S - satisfy specific needs
What are the social influences on parents and carers?
Community attitudes
Gender expectations
Media stereotypes
What is an arrangement between a couple who cannot have a baby and a woman who gets pregnant on the couple’s behalf?
Surrogacy
What is the acronym used to remember the four areas involved in preparing to become a parent of carer?
C- CHANGING HEALTH BEHAVIOURS
O- ORGANISING FINANCES
M- MODIFYING THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
E- ENHANCING KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
What are 6 of the 8 personal influences on Parents and Carers?
Culture
Own upbringing
Multiple commitments
Previous experience
Religion
Education
Socioeconomic status
Special Needs
What is a biological parent?
Parents who provide the genetic material to create a foetus
How may a person prepare for parenthood by enhancing skill?
By attending training at prenatal and postnatal classes with midwives in hospitals
How do media stereotypes have an influence on parents and carers?
Force P&C to adopt certain styles of parenting
Expressed through radio, television, magazines and newspapers
What is the percentage of women who are primary carers?
70%
Name 3 of the 4 preparations for becoming a parent or carer?
Changing health behaviours, eg nutrition, physical activity, social or spiritual connections
Enhancing knowledge and skills, eg education, information, training
Modifying the physical environment, eg housing, amenities, equipment
Organising finances, eg budgeting, saving, support payments
Name 3 strategies to assist parents and carers to manage their multiple commitments?
Using planners/diaries
Setting / prioritising goals
Establish Standards
Identifying resources and using them wisely
Maintaining a positive attitude
Establishing routines
Allocate roles within the family