PARENTING & Caring Flashcards
TYPES OF PARENTS AND CARERs
Biological parent A parent who has provided the genetic material either sperm or ovaries to create a fotus
TYPES OF PARENTING AND CAREES
Social parents
WHAT IS PARENTING
PARENTING The process of raising a child nurturing children and family
What is caring
CARING The process of caring after the needs and wellbeing of another person due to their age , illness or disability
SOCIAL PARENTS
Adoption
ADOPTION The process by which the legal responsibility of a child is given to a family other than their biological family
step parenting
Step parenting When a woman or man marries or forms a defacto relationship with a partner who has a chi;d or children from a previous relationship
Fostering
Foster Provides an alternative living arrangement for the child ‘s parents are unable to care for them in their family
Surrogacy
Surrogacy Is an agreed arrangement between a couple how can not bare child and a woman who gets pregnant on couples behalf . Then child is handed back to couple
TYPES OF CARERS
What is informal
Community Organisation non profit like SVDP, anglicare, the smith family etc . provide support to low income families
WHAT TYPES OR CARERS
Formal
Formal Usually doesn’t involve work i.e filling out ie filing forms parents carers rely on other people + services to do their parenting other parents , grandparents , relatives + neighbou
What the preparations needed for being a parent or carer
Changing health behaviour Optimise physical health before conception and during pregnancy . ( Cease the use of alcohol and drugs and caffeine
What the preparations needed for being a parent or carer
Enhancing knowledge and skills Attending parenting class to gain or improve parenting or caring skills
What the preparations needed for being a parent or carer
Modify the physical environment
Changing equipment for safety of the dependant
What the preparations needed for being a parent or carer
Organising finances such as budgeting and saving money
WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE DEPENDANT
Age The age and marunity will determine the level of care required for example a new born baby require more care than teenagers because teenager is more independant and child with a disability may not possible be left alone
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE DEPENDANT
Physical needs , disability , illness Refer to the dependent or carer will affect what services are needed for example child with an illness will require energy time and finances
Characteristics of the dependant
Skills and capabilities When dependant has highly developed skills it will be possible for them to contribute to relation and management of resources
What are the personal influences on parents and carers
Previous experience The way a person was raised will influence the way they care or parent because they are likely to repeat experience for their child . However negative past experience will influence carer to changing parenting and carer style more positive
Religion and beliefs
Influences on parent and carer
Religion and beliefs A parent will religious background will influence style of parenting and caring for example islamic family would not allow girls in family to interact with male s may influence decision on putting daughters into an all girl school
Influence on parenting and caring
Education A carers knowledge and level of education may influence the parenting and caring relationship. From of education may be formal Uni, Tafe education to enhance their knowledge and skills of parenting and caring
Influences socioeconomic status
Socioeconomic status Is influenced by income the occupation influenced by parent level of education and location they live will affect the way they carry out parenting and caring task . A family with a low socioeconomic status who enjoy low cost activities and attend sporting activities with children spend more
Special needs
Special needs Can include illness disability , allergies the specials needs children and carer and parent may affect the nature of the relationship. Communication may not be clear and understandable less effective communication with the dependant
Cultural customs
Culture customs Culture may affect the way people live their lives . A person culture influence on nurturing development of parenting and caring sharing culture source of bonding for when family rituals
Multiple commitments
Multiple commitments ( sports ,family ,study , work
Social influences
What are the social influences on parents
Community attitudes
Gender expectations
Media stereotypes
WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF PARENTS AND CARERS
Authorian
Democratic
Permissive / indulgent
Negligent
AUTHORITARIAN PARENT
Autocratic The authoritarian style characterisation a demaining and inflexible parent
DEMOCRATIC PARENT
Democratic Parenting style invites family members to have a say in decision making
INDULGENT parent
Indulgent The permissive parent indulgent style of parenting is characterised by excessive leniency
NEGILGENT parent
Negligent Lack of physical affection style of parenting
What are the areas of responsibility for parents and carer
Discipline
Setting limits
Duty of care
WHAT THE DEAL W DUTY OF CARE
Duty of care Having a duty of care in relation to dependant Carers and parents who meet of the needs dependent . Childcare educators duty of care to meet the needs of dependants if parents are not there
WHATS THE DEAL WITH SETTING LIMITS
Setting limits Setting certain rules and limitations for the dependant . It child right to have limits and guidelines that are positive more successful than harsh punishments
WHAT IS DISCIPLINE
1.
the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behaviour, using punishment to correct disobedience.
What are the types of support for parents and carers
Formal ( government, community , Agencies
Informal ( Relatives , friends ,neighbours
TYPES OF SERVICE FOR PARENTS AND CARERS
Respite care Education Childcare Counselling Financial support
Types of support for parent and carers
Respite care
Respite care temporary institutional care of a sick, elderly, or disabled person, providing relief for their usual caretaker
TYpes of support EDUCATION
Education for parents can include formal support at all stages of their role. A variety of services are available to assist with skills and knowledge surrounding parenting and caring.
TYpes of support Child care
The role of child care and early learning services is to provide certified and safe child care for parents who are working, studying, taking care of other dependants –
TYpes of support Counseling
A counsellor is someone trained to offer a talk-based therapy. They are different from psychiatrists. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who have had extra training specialising in mental health
TYpes of support Financial support
Financial support for parents and carers can be gained from two main sources – The government (though Centrelink) and welfare agencies.
Some examples of government financial support include Parental Leave Pay, Child Care Benefit, Child Care Rebate and Carers Allowance.
HOW ACCESSING SUPPORT ALLOW CARER TO MAINTAIN A GOOD WELLBEING
- Family and Community Services offer workshops and parent/child camps for foster families to allow them to bond and understand aspects of their situation through discussions with the employees of the organisation = increased emotional wellbeing
- The financial assistance available to carers = increased financial wellbeing
Explain how neighbours assist parents and carers
Much like friends they can provide clothes and other items to modify the environment
- Neighbours with small children can provide a form of education by having the soon to be parent over to see how their child behaves and interacts
Fulfil their responsibilities:
- The Family and Community Services can assist carers in accessing resources or information about where they may need to go for treatment or care
- Parents with children who have special needs are able to, if they are eligible, access payment to assist
