Chapters 1,2,3,5 Flashcards
What is coparenting?
refers to the various people who team up and collaborate in the parenting process………..can control what child does and has a relationship with child
What is bidirectional parenting?
when parents and child have effects on each and change with each other
what are the dimensions of parenting?
Family as a System, bidirectional relationship, developmental and life span, and social construct
what is family as a system?
parenthood is a subsystem of the larger social system.
What is the developmental and life span?
parenting is a developmental role and a lifespan pursuit.
What is a social construct?
parenthood is a social construct. The parental role is a social institution based on complex values, beliefs, norms, and behaviors.
what are some current parenting trends of the 20th century?
easing away from authoritarian…easing away from physical punishment…using psychology…
what are some contemporary issues that may affect parenting?
gender equality…public education…technology…privacy
what is dual parenting?
when the mother and father both decide on how to run the household
what is androgynous parenting?
parenting describes roles that are gender-neutral; not necessarily performed by the parent traditionally and stereotypically associated with the role.
what is a binuclear family?
family refers to children who have access to two families, usually as a result of parental divorce.
what are blended families?
Typically formed when one or both adult partners remarry, or when a couple cohabit and children are involved.
what is a sandwich generation?
when a person has to take care and support both their child and parent
what is ambiguous loss?
refers to the uncertainty and worry about potential situations which can affect safety, health and longevity
what is the Pre-deployment phase of deployment?
getting ready, facing uncertainty and some emotional distancing
what is the Deployment phase of deployment?
staying engaged by connecting with own family, finding a support or surrogate family in the deployed setting.
what is Transposement during deployment?
refers to the altering of the family; taking on new roles, challenges of communication.
what is Post-deployment?
reintegrating with their own family. It requires understanding, appreciation, and renewed family bonding.
what is Polygamy?
involves a marriage that may include several adults.
what is the foundation of parenting?
the relationship between the parent and child
does parenting remain the same?
no parenting is dynamic and is always changing
what does content refer to in parenting?
to the specifics or the details that makeup
the parent-child relationship.`
what is Nurture in parenting?
relates to all the ways in which love and emotional
support/warmth is demonstrated towards others and
ourselves.
what is Structure?
is provided through the internalized boundaries
and controls acquired through socialization experiences
that guide behavior
what is Responsive care?
is expressed when a parent determines what a child’s needs are and appropriately
reacts to these needs
what is Corporal punishment?
is a form of discipline that uses physical force
to control a child and inflict pain
what are Parenting style?
are approaches to parenting, used in shaping children’s developmental behaviors. Styles can range from low to high in structure, as well as low to high in nurture.
what is Authoritative parenting?
focuses on the inherent strengths of the child and emphasizes autonomy within developmentally
appropriate boundaries. Most favored parenting style.
what is Authoritarian parenting?
uses control and social power over
children’s behavior and is anchored in traditional methods of child-rearing. High structure and low nurture.
what is Permissive parenting?
avoids excessive control, does
not enforce obedience to externally defined standards,
and allows children to regulate their own activities. High
nurture and low structure.
what is Uninvolved parenting?
is an emotionally absent or disengaged parenting style providing minimal input. In an extreme form, it can be a variation of neglect. Low nurture and low structure.
what does The Parenting Circumplex Model illustrate?
The Parenting Circumplex Model illustrates the dynamic and flexible interplay between structure and nurture
what does Social learning theory emphasize?
emphasizes the influence of modeling and observation in learning a variety of social behaviors and roles. It emphasizes the importance of parents and teachers as role models.
why do Counseling and other Helping Professions recommend Bidirectional in parenting?
allows both parties to actively participate.
why do Counseling and other Helping Professions recommend active listening in parenting?
techniques display the emotional involvement and attentiveness of the parent (or listener).
why do Counseling and other Helping Professions recommend “I” messages in parenting?
point out behavior that is problematic, by
placing it in an interpersonal context, showing how the
behavior affects others.
why do Counseling and other Helping Professions recommend Mutual respect in parenting?
during conflict resolution, models compromise in socially accepted ways.
what is self-regulation?
the ability to control emotions and respond in the most socially acceptable way..
what is multicultural competence?
knowing and understanding that there are people who have a different culture than you
how does globalization affect culture?
it causes those culture to become hybrid
what is beneficence?
having the best intentions in mind for the child
what is nonmaleficence?
the idea that parents should do no harm
how does foster car affect a child?
creates instability of the home…when the child is 18 there is no more assistance
what is meditation in divorce?
couples negotiate and work together to create a parenting plan, divide assets, and settle other post-divorce issues with the help of a trained neutral third party (the mediator).
what is collaborative Divorce?
newer method for resolving conflict outside the adversarial environment, where each party hires a specially trained collaborative lawyer to assist and advise them in creating their divorce
settlement
what is Legal custody?
decision making of major aspects of a child’s life.
▪ Not uncommon for parents to have joint legal custody.
what are visitation rights
legally mandated access and right to spend
specific times with child
what is the Convention on the Rights of the Child (United Nations, 1959)?
an international initiative to create and maintain a comprehensive
national agenda for children.
– Addresses the best interests of the child, the protection of rights, nondiscrimination, parental guidance, and survival and development.
