Unit 2 Flashcards
refraining from any form of sexual activity
abstinence
the ability to understand and act on one’s emotions at an adult level of development
emotional maturity
the process of examining one’s personal qualities, goals, and plans
self-assessment
positive feelings about oneself
self-esteem
infections that are spread through sexual contact
sexually transmitted diseases
an adoption in which the birth parents remain anonymous and do not have contact with the child after the adoption takes place
closed adoption
spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the twentieth week of prenatal development
miscarriage
an adoption in which the birth parents can maintain a close relationship with the child and adoptive family
open adotion
biological father hood
paternity
the birth of a baby before the 37th week of pregnancy
premature birth
an adoption in which the birth parents can monitor the child’s progress by receiving pictures and letters through adoption agency or mediator
semi-open adoption
the death of a fetus after 20 week of pregnancy
Stillbirth
what is the key aspect of parenting readiness
emotional maturity
what kind of individual is best able to cope with the daily challenges of being a parent
putting child’s needs before them self- emotionally ready
what is a big step towards maturity
figuring out what you want to achieve and how you will reach your goal