personal influences on parents and carers

Question 1

outline the personal influences (COMPRESS)

Answer 1

• culture, customs and traditions
• own upbringing
• multiple commitments, eg, work study, sport, family
• previous experience
• religion/spirituality
• education
• socioeconomic status
• special needs, eg, illness, disability

Answer 2

Beliefs and customs can be passed down to generations and the next impacting on parenting and caring styles