Parenthood Flashcards
What is a foster family?
A family that cares for someone else’s child, short term care
What are 2 reasons a child may need to be fostered?
parents are ill and can not care for child, children at risk of abuse, parents have died, child has special needs and parents can not cope, parents are in prison
Whare are 3 impact s of divorce on a child?
sleep problesm, regression in behaviour, bad beahviour, become withdrawn, happy as may have seen arguments
Give 3 ways families have changed over the past 40 years
more single parent families, women having children at an older age, shared roles at home, women have better careers, families spend less time together
What are 2 advantages of reusable nappies?
cheaper long term, kinder to the environment
What are 2 advantages of disposable nappies?
convenient, quick and easy to use, different sizes, no washing involved
What is a nuclear family?
biological parents and children
What is an extended family?
Parents and grandparents living together or very close to each other
What are 3 points to consider when buying a pram?
easy to apply brakes, good stability, easy to put up and down, suitable for child’s weight, british standards met for safety
What are 3 reasons women have children later in life?
want to have a career, might not have met the right person, want to be financially stable
What are 2 impacts of having a baby on lifestyle?
impact on social life as have to find babysitters, more tired from baby waking up through the night, less money as baby equipment is expensive
What are 3 advanatges of sharing household tasks?
both parents can bond with the child, both parents can enjoy some free time, less stress, both parents may be able to work
What are 3 pieces of large equipment needed for a baby?
pram, cot, high chair, baby bath, car seat
