Learning Log Without looking at your notes….  How many level’s are there in Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs?  What is the level we are striving for called?  What is the most important thing to remember about Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?

Notes 1.01: Meeting Children’s Needs Parenting : Mrs. Wilson

Nurture Children Providing the type of care that encourages healthy growth and development Giving a child opportunities for encouragement and enrichment When parents nurture, they show love, support and concern

Parents provide a watchful eye and quick reflexes to keep children safe. Parents provide a watchful eye and quick reflexes to keep children safe. Protect from others Protect from others

Teaching is introducing new ideas, and providing stimulating environment. Do you agree that parents are the child’s first teacher?

Using firmness and understanding to help children learn to control their own behavior How should parents guide children?

Legal Responsibilities Parents have a legal responsibility to provide food, clothing, shelter, medical care and education for their children. Parents may also be financially responsible for damage to property or injury of another person caused by their child

What happens if legal needs are not met? Parents can forfeit rights as parents. If parents neglect their legal responsibilities as a parent, a judge may issue an order for termination of parental rights. Reasons for termination of parental rights include severe abuse or neglect, abandonment, and long-term alcohol or drug abuse.

What happens to the child when parental rights are lost? Foster care Adoptive homes

Provide Financial Support Children are expensive Financial resources are needed to pay for clothes, health care, food equipment, and other expenses

If income is below $38,000 you are in lower income. If income is above $38,000 you are in higher income. The USDA data, the cost of raising a child from birth to 18 is $ for lower income to $ for a higher income family That doesn't even touch college tuition.

Financial Facts Parents who have a dual income of $40,000- $66,000 per year will spend approximately $170,000 on a child before age eighteen, about $10,000 per year.

The Cost of Raising a Child USDA 2006

Single-Parent Family Age of ChildHousingFood Transportatio nClothingHealth Child care/ EducationMiscellaneousTotal Before-tax income: up to $39,100 0 to 22,2401, ,440 3 to 52,5501, ,150 6 to 82,7101, ,910 9 to 112,6001, , to 142,6001, , to 172,7601, ,670 Total46,38024,60012,6909,1507,4108,7309,630118,590 Before-tax income: $39,100 and up 0 to 24,8201,5602, ,2901,58012,450 3 to 54,8201,6502, ,6201,69013,410 6 to 85,2901,9802, ,5101,87014,250 9 to 115,1802,3802, ,74013, to 145,1902,3802, ,0001,2601,72014, to 175,3402,4702,2901, ,0301,80015,010 Total92,85037,11039,06012,48014,79022,77031,200250,260

Resource Time Go to websites below to find your family type and the cost of raising a family

Guidelines for Parents On your notes, at the bottom of each column, write a guideline or a way parents can meet each of these needs for their children. Then decide which level of Maslow’s Hierarchy the guideline is meeting. For Example  Nurturing: Always listen to what the child has to say.  Love and Acceptance; Esteem

Thinking About Parenting Read the following thoughts about parenting. Decide how you feel about each thought. Do you agree, disagree, or are you uncertain? Move to the corner that corresponds with your decision. Be prepared to explain your position!

Thought 1 Parenting is an easy job and is for everyone. _____Agree _____Disagree _____Uncertain

Thought 2 Further education is out of the question after a child is born. _____Agree _____Disagree _____Uncertain

Thought 3 Being a parent is fun and a way of adding creative activities in the family. _____Agree _____Disagree _____Uncertain

Thought 4 Having a child is an expensive experience. _____Agree _____Disagree _____Uncertain

Thought 5 Parenting is a lifelong responsibility. _____Agree _____Disagree _____Uncertain

Thought 6 Deciding to have a child will repair a broken marriage. _____Agree _____Disagree _____Uncertain

Thought 7 Parenting can be fun but is also hard work. _____Agree _____Disagree _____Uncertain

Thought 8 Parenting requires no extra time or energy. _____Agree _____Disagree _____Uncertain

Thought 9 Parenting involves thinking more about the needs of the child than the needs of the parent. _____Agree _____Disagree _____Uncertain