Challenges of Parenting
Caring for children and helping them grow and develop
Parenting
Besides money, what are 2 additional resources parents have available?
Time, skills, energy
Who developed the model of parenthood?
Ellen Galinksy
The only way to prevent pregnancy and STD's?
Abstinence
Being responsible enough to consistently put someone else’s needs before your own
Emotional maturity
What are 3 negative emotions that new parents may feel?
Fear, frustration, worry, jealousy, despression
On average, how much is it to raise a child from birth to 18 years?
$234,000
Determine rules and clarify role as authority figure
What is the difference between confidential and open adoption?
Confidential or closed adoption means birth parents do not know names of adoptive parents
Open adoption means birth parents and adoptive parents know something about each other or communicate
Name 3 ways to help build parenting skills
Take classes in child development, observe children and parents, interact with children, read reliable information, ask advice from experienced parents
What are 3 ways new parents' lifestyles often change?
New responsibilities, loss of sleep, loss of personal time, tending to baby, financial struggles
Name 3 things parents must have the finances for to provide for their children
Clothes, food, health care, toys, equipment
In Galinsky's model of parenthood, what are 2 parenting tasks during the interpretive stage?
Rethink role as a parent and decide what knowledge, skills, and values the child needs
What are two health risks pregnant teens might face?
Iron deficiency, toxemia, premature birth, low birth weight, insufficient nutrition
What are 3 things people should evaluate before becoming parents?
Emotional maturity, health considerations, financial concerns, resource management
How can parents prevent marital struggles after having a child?
Be understanding a patient with each other, communicate effectively, make alone time for each other
True or False- If you do not have the resources to raise a child, you should put off your desire for children until later
True
In Galinsky's model of parenthood, what are 2 parenting tasks during the nurturing stage?
Why should a teen who may be pregnant see a doctor as soon as possible?
To confirm pregnancy and get good prenatal care to have a healthy child
Name 3 ways to make a positive difference in a child's life
Be a positive role model, show interest in child's activities, work on a project with a child, volunteer activities, paid positions
Why must parents adapt their parenting skills to each stage of their child's development?
To understand their child's behaviors and react accordingly
List the 5 steps of resource management in the correct order
1. Set goals
2. Identify resources
3. Make a plan
4. Put the plan into action
5. Reevaluate
Name the 6 stages of parenthood in the correct order
Image making, nurturing, authority, interpretive, interdependent, departure
Describe one social change that a pregnant teen might face
Less time to spend with friends and feel isolated
Name 3 rewards of being a parent
feeling on happiness, love, and pride, and accomplishment, enrich marriage, experiencing baby's firsts