Chapter 12.11 Parenting Quiz Flashcards
At what stage can children begin to fulfill caregiving roles?
Ages 6-12
What does the behaviorism approach to parenting emphasize?
Rewards and punishments
What key function do parents serve in addition to caregiving?
Teaching life skills
What do parents primarily provide during the early years of socialization?
Norms, expectations, and values
Which age group typically achieves “functional independence”?
Ages 6-12
The social construction of reality helps a child understand what aspect of life?
Their role and responsibilities within a community
What does it mean for a young adult to be a “co-adult”?
They are independent yet seek parental guidance
Why do many parents struggle with balancing support and control?
Finding the right level of independence and guidance can be challenging
what is NOT a function of parents?
Being purely financial providers
Which type of parenting style might result in a child feeling incapable of independent actions?
Rescue parenting
What is one advantage of encouraging young children to take on chores?
It builds responsibility and work ethic
What is the main goal of raising independent co-adults?
To foster independence and self-confidence
When does primary socialization typically begin?
At birth
In which age group is emotional volatility most common?
Ages 13-18
What does self-worth in a child signify?
A balanced acceptance of strengths and weaknesses
What is the final goal of a balanced self-concept?
Acceptance of both strengths and weaknesses
Which parenting style involves removing risk of failure?
Rescue parenting
Which of the following characterizes cognitive parenting for older children?
Reasoning and explanation
What does socialization primarily involve?
Teaching norms, values, and behaviors of a society.
Which paradigm focuses on teaching children through natural consequences?
Behaviorism
What is one benefit of the behaviorism approach for young children?
They quickly learn cause and effect
How do mentoring parents typically manage guidelines?
They negotiate and collaborate with their children
Which parenting role involves making decisions on behalf of children?
Guardianship
What is one common problem with enmeshed relationships?
Lack of independent identity for the child
What is considered the lifelong role of parents?
Nurturing and supporting children.
Which stage of childhood has low independence but an increasing ability to assist others?
Ages 6-12
What is a common negative result of shaming children?
Low self-worth and addiction tendencies
Which of the following best describes the role of parents as advocates?
Defending their children in community settings
How do enmeshed relationships affect children?
They create dependency and blur boundaries
When do children benefit most from cognitive reasoning in parenting?
After age seven
