Parenting and Caring

Question 1

social parents

Answer 1

(FASS)
Foster(F)
Adoption(A)
Step Parent(S)
Surrogacy(S)

Question 2

types of carers

Answer 2

Primary
Informal
Formal

Question 3

Roles of Parents or Carers

Answer 3

(PeanutButterSandwich)
Promoting the wellbeing of the dependant
Building a positive relationship with the dependant
Satisfying the specific needs of the dependant

Question 4

Preparations for Becoming a Parent or Carer

Answer 4

(COME)
Changing health behaviours, egnutrition, physical activity, social orspiritual connections
Organising finances, eg budgeting,saving, support payments
Modifying the physical environment,eg housing, amenities, equipment
Enhancing knowledge and skills, egeducation, information, training

Question 5

Characteristics of the Dependant

Answer 5

(ASS)
Age
Skills/capabilities
Special needs, eg illness, disability

Question 6

Personal Influences on Parents and Carers

Answer 6

(CROPMESS)
Culture, customs and tradition
Religion/spirituality
Own upbringing
Previous experience
Multiple commitments, eg work,study, sport, family
Education
Socioeconomic status
Special needs, eg illness, disability

Question 7

Social Influences on Parents and Carers

Answer 7

(MelbourneCricketGround)
Media stereotypes
Community attitudes
Gender expectations

Question 8

Styles of Parenting or Caring

Answer 8

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Permissive/Indulgent
Authoritarian
Negligent
Democratic

Question 9

Rights of Parents

Answer 9

(DEALM)
Disciplinethe child through responsible means
Ensure access toeducation
Consent to the child’sadoption
TakeLegal Proceedingson behalf of their child
Take control in majorMedical Decisions

Question 10

Rights of Children

Answer 10

(AMINAAC)
Autonomy of Children – right to make their own decisions
Medical treatment – Children over 14 can make their own medical decisions
Inheritance – Have no right to their parents’ money or property after their death, but are entitled to claim it legally under family law provisions
Non-discrimination against children
Actions regarding children are in the child’s best interests
All children have the right to live, survival and development
Children have the right to have their views expressed and heard

Question 11

Rights of Carers

Answer 11

(BRUBRAA)
Be recognised or acknowledged in their role
Receive financial assistance for their service
Up to 63 days of respite per year
Be covered by theAnti-Discrimination Amendment (Carers Responsibilities) Act 2000
Request flexible work arrangements and carers leave under theFair Work Act 2009
Act as their dependant’s advocate when required
Access support through the National Carer Counselling Program

Question 12

Rights of Dependants

Answer 12

Participate in decisions that affect their life
Adequate care, compassions and understanding
Dignity, by way of the carer supporting hygienic needs
Be protected from neglect and abuse
Be a part of the community
Receive help, such as medical support, spiritual comfort and access to relevant supports

Question 13

Responsibilities of parents and carers

Answer 13

(Don’tStopDancing)
Duty of care(D)
Setting limits(S)
Discipline(D)

Question 14

Types of Services Provided Through Formal Support

Answer 14

(FRECCH)
Financial Support (F)
Respite (R)
Education (E)
Counselling (C)
Childcare (C)
Healthcare (H)

Question 15

types of support

Answer 15

informal

formal

Question 16

rights of social parents

Answer 16

Adoptive parents have legal rights to make health and medical decisions on behalf of their dependent.
Foster parent has the temporary care of a child who is not their own. They don’t have the legal right to make independent health and medical decisions as the guardianship of the child is held by the Department of Family and Community Services.
A step parent is the partner of a legally recognised parent and has no legal right to make health and medical decisions in relation to the child but may act if they are given permission by that parent.
Surrogate parent has no legal right to make decisions after they have signed over their rights to that child. The adoptive parent takes over all legal rights and responsibilities.
In Australia, the age at which a young person is able to consent to simple health care treatments without involving a parent or guardian is around 14 years