Chapters 6,7,8,9,10

Question 1

what are the various forces that influence a decision to parent?

Answer 1

Structural….Psychological….Economic

Question 2

What are structural factors that influence a decision to parent?

Answer 2

Culture….Norms….Pubilc Policy

Question 3

What are Psychological factors that influence a decision to parent?

Answer 3

meaning of parenthood….adult developmental factors….values

Question 4

What are Economic factors that influence a decision to parent?

Answer 4

resources….employment….public support

Question 5

what is family of origin?

Answer 5

people who raised you and sibling

Question 6

What is family of creation?

Answer 6

union of individuals in a home that plan on procreating

Question 7

What are things that help a family to have a healthy pregnancy?

Answer 7

healthy sperm and healthy eggs………good nutrition…..not smoking….staying away from toxic things….staying away from radiation

Question 8

what is a child birth educator?

Answer 8

can help you understand what to expect after your baby is born, provide resources that you can tap into if you need help and offer you information on making the transition to parenthood as smooth as possible.

Question 9

what is post partum depression?

Answer 9

a depression mothers can get after giving birth to their child….noticeable within weeks of having child…..

Question 10

how does post partum depression affect the child and other parent?

Answer 10

a child needs to be with its mother the very first weeks….helps build connection with child….other parent may think that you do not want the child

Question 11

what are the alternative methods to pregnancy other than sex?

Answer 11

In vertro fertilization….serrogate mothers….adoption

Question 12

what are the challenges associated with intra-country adoptions?

Answer 12

Grief, separation and loss. …
Self-esteem and identity. …
Attachment issues, school challenges and other mental health challenges. …
Managing post-adoption issues.

Question 13

what are the challenges associated with international adoptions?

Answer 13

Language Issues. …
Special Health Issues. …
Age of the Child. …
Cultural Issues.

Question 14

Assess the effects of the foster care system on attachment and healthy development.

Answer 14

it allows the children to get out of the big homes and allows them to get a family experience…..it shows them that they can be loved and that are just as worthy as other people?

Question 15

Describe infancy and a parent’s responsibilities related to this stage.

Answer 15

learning the language of each other….being able to calm the baby…understanding emotions….

Question 16

Illustrate the importance of attachment in healthy infant development.

Answer 16

attachment is when the newborn get a strong affectionate tie to its primary caregivers….this tie effects the connection between child and parent later in life…..if there is no connection then the child will have emotional, physical, social, and psychological well being

Question 17

what are safety concerns in infants?

Answer 17

choking…suffication…SIDS…unsupervised

Question 18

what are safety concerns in toddlers?

Answer 18

should be supervised…can move around and pull things down…things need to anchored….choking….abuse….drowing….

Question 19

Assess the ways in which parents grow and develop.

Answer 19

changes in gender roles…caring for another human…child rearing ideology….

Question 20

what are key things a toddler should learn

Answer 20

languge…rules…self control….respect…trust…wating..learning what foods they like….running….climbing….curiosity…memory

Question 21

Summarize how exposure to rich language contributes to a child’s brain development.

Answer 21

because during the early stage lagnuage and brain development go hand and hand…during this stage the brain can grow due to things it learns

Question 22

Describe how the cognitive development of preschoolers includes the concept of egocentrism.

Answer 22

toddlers are used to just getting their way but we must teach them in this stage that you can not always get your way

Question 23

Assess the elements of respectful parenting?

Answer 23

not getting on to directyl but showing what they can do…..painting on walls give them a canvas……praise the child only when doing good….encourage them to be independent

Question 24

what is constructivism?

Answer 24

learning things through experiences…learning is based on the individual…classes are active in participation by everyone……….. This means giving your child attention when he behaves well, rather than just punishing him when he does something you don’t like.

Question 25

what is middle child hood

Answer 25

(usually defined as ages 6 to 12) is a time when children develop foundational skills for building healthy social relationships and learn roles that will prepare them for adolescence and adulthood. 1.

Question 26

Outline the landmarks and parental expectations of school-age children.

Answer 26

positive attitude towards assignments and routine things….positive work ethic….social skills…reading…writing..math….responsibility.

Question 27

Describe the developmental characteristics of school-age children.

Answer 27

coordination…complex sentences…better vocab…good attention span..getting sociable

Question 28

Describe cognitive development in middle childhood.

Answer 28

.Children in middle childhood are beginning a new experience—that of formal education. … According to Piaget, the child is entering a new stage of cognitive development where they are improving their logical skills. During middle childhood, children also make improvements in short term and long term memory.

Question 29

Examine the areas of parental involvement in education.

Answer 29

volunteering…learning at home….decision making…collaborate with commnity

Question 30

Identify problematic behaviors in school-age children.

Answer 30

noncompliance…antisocial behavior…dishonesty….stealing