Preparation for Parenthood Flashcards
Name 3 areas of your life that should be considered prior to having children.
Employment
Finances
Education
Housing
Emotional Maturity
Developing a stable relationship w/ spouse
Why is getting/having an education important to prepare for parenthood?
Without an education it will be difficult to obtain a well-paying job which is needed to facilitate the finances that comes with having a child.
Lack of employment will therefore affect the parents’ ability to provide for the child and the household as a whole.
Why is being employed important to prepare for parenthood?
Parents need to be employed to be able to financially provide for their children and the home. Money will be needed to purchase, food and pay bills etc. Without a job parents won’t be able to financially provide for the family.
Why is having proper housing important to prepare for parenthood?
It is important because prospective parents need to ensure the living space is suitable for a family.
Why is being emotionally mature important to prepare for parenthood?
Having a family comes with many challenges and parents need to be able to deal with them maturely or the family will become dysfunctional.
Why is forming strong bonds important to prepare for parenthood?
A loving and stable relationship ensures a safe environment for the couple and the foundation needed to raise children.
Why is family planning important to prepare for parenthood?
It helps a couple determine when they want children and ow many they want.
Family planning also involves the use of contraception to control pregnancy occurring.
Name 3 methods of contraception.
Condom
Oral contraceptive device
Intrauterine device (IUD)
Surgical sterilization
The calendar method
