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Considerations of ParenthoodEffective Parenting Skills
Chapter 2, section 1
Parenting—caring for children and helping them grow and develop
Sometimes you have to let them try things on their own, even if that means they fail
Parenting skills needed will change as the children change
Parents need to decide when to encourage children to try new things
Effective Parenting Skills
To improve your parenting skills:ask advice of others who are good parentsread books and magazine articles about
parentingobserve others who are good parentsattend parenting classesgain experience with children
Changes Parenthood BringsNew responsibilitiesChanges in lifestyleEmotional Adjustments
Fear Jealousy Frustration Worry depression
Changes in relationshipsThe rewards of parenthood
Making Decisions about ParenthoodEmotional MaturityDesire for ParenthoodHealth considerationsFinancial ConsiderationsManagement Skills
Set goals Identify resources Make a plan Put the plan into action Re evaluate from time to time
Start of section 3-1
Chapter 3
Bellwork: List things your family does for you
Functions of the family
Meeting basic needs (give an example of each) Physical Social Intellectual Moral Use example, religious training, and
communication
Family structures (define each):
NuclearSingle parentBlendedExtendedfoster
Family Life Cycle (give one example of a typical concern for each stage):BeginningParental stage 1Parental stage 2Parental stage 3Middle ageRetirement
Trends affecting families
MobilityAging populationEconomic changesWorkplace changesTechnology
Building Strong Families
Forming traditions Celebration traditions Family traditions Patterned family interactions
Shared valuesHandling family conflict
Keep cool Be an active listener Use positive body language
Start of section 3-2
Parents should try to:Meet needs in all areasUnderstand childrenprovide enrichment and encouragement
deprivation--when children suffer from the lack of a healthy, nurturing envrionment
Provide love and supportoverparenting--being too overprotective
and overattentive
Parenting Styles
AuthoritarianAssertive-DemocraticPermissive
Understanding DisciplineDiscipline--helping children to learn to behave in
acceptable waysConscience--an inner sense of what is right and
wrong self-discipline--the ability to control one’s own
behaviorGuidance—using firmness and understanding to
help children learn how to behaveEffective guidance helps children to develop a
conscience and self-discipline
August 31
Bellwork: Most of us have thought about what types
of parents we want to become. Describe what type of parent you would like to be in a minimum of six sentences.
Guiding behavior
Be a good role modelSet limitsUse positive reinforcement—p. 92 for tips
Communicating Positively
Get on the child’s levelBe simpleBe clearBe positive and politeGive praise and love
Encouraging Appropriate Behavior
Set a good exampleTell them what is expectedOffer ChoicesPraise appropriate behavior
Be specific Be sincere and positive Give the praise as soon as possible Tailor the praise to the needs of the child
Setting LimitsThe limit should allow the child to learn without
too much restrictionIt should be fair and appropriate for the child’s
ageIt should benefit the child and not be just for the
adult’s convenienceSet the limit and explain itacknowledge the child’s feelingsbe understanding of the child’s desiresGive alternatives
Dealing with Inappropriate Behavior
Negative reinforcement--a response that tends to discourage a particular behavior from being repeated
Natural consequencesLoss of privilegesIgnoringTime out--a short period of time during which the
child sits away from the presence of others or from the center of activity
Poor Disciplinary Measures
Bribingmaking children promise to behaveShouting or yellingShaming or belittlingThreatening to withhold love
CONSISTENCY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING FOR ANY DISCIPLINE TO WORK!!