CHOOSING PARENTHOOD
PARENTHOOD- State of being a parent. PARENTING- process of caring for children and helping them grow and learn.
Advantages of Remaining Childless Individuals/couples have more time for themselves More financial resources More spontaneity More fully pursue careers More time/energy for companionship Not having to worry about providing for physical & psychological needs of children Prepare for later years
ADVANTAGES TO HAVING CHILDREN Children give as well as receive love Children enhance love Managing challenges of parenthood… Discover new and untapped dimensions Ongoing stimulation Experience personal growth
MYTHS ABOUT PARENTING
PARENTING READINESS Emotional Maturity Desire for Parenthood Goals and Expectations Financial Readiness Health Considerations Age
STAGES OF PARENTING o Parents with Babies o Parents with Preschoolers Permissiveness Over permissiveness o Parents of School-Age Children o Parents of Adolescents
PARENTING STYLES Authoritative (Democratic) Authoritarian Permissive Rejecting Uninvolved Style