Chapter 9 Flashcards
1
Q
There has been a _______ in the number of lone-parent families in canada
A
increase
2
Q
Increase due to:
A
- Less stigma attached to lone-parents
- increase in umarried mothers
- increased divorce rates
- economic factors
3
Q
What are some types of lone parent families?
A
- Never married lone-parents(31%)
- Widowed-Lone parents (17%)
- Separated lone-parents(50%)
4
Q
Why do women choose to have children?
A
- Social changes
- Desire to nurture
- Social support for decision
- Financial autonomy
5
Q
Characteristics of widowed lone-parents?
A
- Tend to be older
- Children are older
- More financial resources
6
Q
Characteristics of seperated lone-parents?
A
- Largest group
- MOst studied group
7
Q
Increased parenting stress:
A
- $$
- time
- childcare
- sick children
- worry over quality of life for children
8
Q
How mothers cope:
A
- Compromise jobs
- Compromise social life
- Compromise health
9
Q
Mothers perception:
A
Satisfaction
Independance
Better situation for their children
10
Q
Fewer lone fathers due to:
A
Custody of children is usually granted to women
women live longer
11
Q
Differences in stressors for fathers:
A
More fathers have jobs
higher incomes
fewer financial concerns
