Question Quiz 1-8-13

1. Question Quiz 1-8-13 1. Why is childproofing a house important when you have kids? 2. When watching children, why is it important to be a good role model? 3. Identify one of the best ways to prevent illnesses. 4. What are developmentally appropriate activities? 5. Explain the difference between child abuse & child neglect.

2. Writing!!!!! How would you feel right now if you found out that you are going to be a parent?

3. Parenting Learning Targets • I can explain the reasons that one may choose to become a parent • I can explain the responsibilities of parenting • I can describe the impact having a child can have on a parent’s time, energy, finances, and career • I can identify factors that affect the kind of relationship a parent has with a child

4. Parenting • Why is parenting considered a full time job??

5. Reasons to Choose Parenting • Love • Love gives children a sense of security, belonging & support • When kids feel loved, they enjoy new experiences • They show love & caring for others • Loving care – grow & learn • Never have a child expecting to simply receive love • Parents seem to give more than they receive (at times)

6. Discuss • How did your parent(s) or guardian show you love when you were younger? • How do they show you love now?

7. New Experiences • What new experiences do you anticipate having if you become a parent??

8. Reasons to Choose Parenting • New Experiences • Feeling of closeness when holding & cuddling a newborn • Teach new words, play new games, go new places, meet new people • Find great pride & joy through child’s experiences • First day of school • Seeing Through a Child’s Eyes • Kids – naturally enthusiastic, excited over little things • Kids help parents see things differently

9. Activity (Individual) • List what you think are the most important responsibilities of parenting • Rank those in order of most important to least important

10. Responsibilities of Parenting • Children = BIG responsibility • Give security by providing love & attention • Do everything in power to meet the child’s physical, social, intellectual & emotional needs • Full-time role model • Decision to have children – not simple • Serious • Talk to partner

11. Parenting • Preparing for Parenting • Sharing time, space, money & belongings with family members • May have to give up some activities to spend time with the child • Lifestyle adjustments • If you are ready, you do not mind adjustments • If not ready, resentment • Children sense attitude of parents – Be careful on what you decide

12. Question?? • At what point in your life (if ever) do you feel you will be ready to meet the responsibilities of parenting?

13. Meeting a Child’s Needs • Physical • Shelter, food, clothing, medical needs • Classes to learn • Meeting needs takes time • Intellectual • Young kids learn through play • Provide toys & materials • Need to be active in school • Social • Chances to fulfill social needs • They need to meet different people as they grow • Time away – difficult • Help them through their problems • Emotional • Kids need to know that parents love them unconditionally & openly

14. Being a Role Model • Teaching Values • Values – standards that guide actions, attitudes & judgments. • Children accept the values by which they see their parents live • Modeling Self-Esteem • Self-esteem – how you feel about your self • Make a child feel important, use polite language • Model self-esteem (do not put yourself down)

15. Discuss • If you have children in the future, what values do you hope to pass on to them one day?

16. Question Quiz 1-9-13 • How do you think that becoming a parent will affect the following: • Finances • Career • Time & energy • What is the difference between guidance & discipline? • Do you feel that you are ready for a child?? Explain

17. Impact of Parenthood • Time & Energy Changes • Less time for self • Change activities depending on children’s needs • Lots on energy caring for a child • Financial Impact • Cost of baby – shock for many new parents • Food, supplies, diapers, medical bills, daycare, • As children grow – expenses grow = school, events, clothes, food, bigger family – more room

18. Impact of Parenthood • Effects on Careers • Stay at home parent • Leave – affect changes for promotion • Some companies – extended leave, employer-sponsored • Furthering education – challenge • Not advance as much b/c of family responsibilities

19. The Parent-Child Relationship • Certain qualities necessary – good parents • To relate well • parents need to be in control of their lives • Take responsibility for their decisions & actions • Devote time to children

20. The Parent-Child Relationship • Social readiness • Must like yourself • Strong marriage/relationship • Example – cookie • Parents with high self-esteem can make decisions that are best for their child • Model self-esteem • Good health • Extra time & effort needed • Mothers between 20 – 32 most likely to have healthy children • Weight & eating habits

21. The Parent-Child Relationship • Financial Security • Responsibility • Teen Parenting

22. Learning Parenting Skills • Easy skills – diapering, planning nutritious meals, • Harder skills – communication • Guidance – all words & actions parents use that affect their children’s behavior • Discipline – various methods parents use to teach children acceptable behavior. • Positive Statements when setting limits • Stay in yard, not don’t go out in street

23. Learning Parenting Skills • Child Abuse • Harm to a child that is done on purpose • Child Neglect • Failure to meet a child’s needs

24. Ready for a Child??? • Emotional Maturity – fully developed emotions or feelings, and the ability to handle them well (developmental task) • Financial Stability – the ability to meet everyday living costs • Personal Readiness – child gives families a new and different focus – Are you ready for that • Knowledge of Prenatal Care - how to keep you and baby healthy while pregnant

25. Teen Parenthood • Usually not mature enough to handle parenthood • Development in Process • Personally demanding – transitioning from childhood – adulthood • Due to demands from parents, teachers, society & friends – not emotionally ready • Having a child may limit choices • Making sacrifices • Education & Work • Usually not financially prepared • Low wages, still finishing school, part-time • Finishing school – extremely important

26. Teen Parenthood • Physical Concerns • Risk for both baby and momma • Many delay seeking prenatal care • Studies show that babies of teen moms are more likely to be premature – born before they are completely developed – or have a low birth weight • Very young teens – endanger their own bodies • Stress on the body • More likely to develop unhealthy blood conditions • Toxemia – buildup of poisons in the blood • Anemia – lack of iron – lead to fatigue

27. Plan Ahead • Being a parent should be a choice made after much careful thought. • Are you ready??? Think about what you want your life to be like in 5 years? 10 years? 15 years?? Would having a child fit those plans??? • Remember – talk to your partner, it should be a joint decision

28. Question Quiz 1-10-13 • Identify physical concerns for teen moms. • Identify other concerns for teen parents. • When setting limits for children, how should they be phrased? • What factors affect the parent-child relationship? • Do you feel that it is a form of child abuse/neglect to allow a child to be obese? Explain.

29. Study Guide • Complete worksheet from yesterday & today (Question quiz – due tomorrow)\ • Red Books (180) Blue Books (185) • Review It Questions #1-10 • Think More About it #2