Personal Preparedness for Parenthood DUE NEXT TIME: Disclosure signed All About Me Poster

Responsibilities and Qualities What does it take to be a good caregiver now and great parent / caregiver later? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VR4hRMsJgZU What do you have and what do you need to work on that will make you a good caregiver now and a great parent in the future? So What does it take to be a parent? Interview parents to find out their thoughts. Actions to take written On the board: # 1 = TODAY’S REFLECTION – observe people #2 = INTERVIEW – ask people

What does it take to be a good caregiver now and great parent / caregiver later? Ask people (parent interview) Watch people (bell ringer)

What does it take to be a parent? Games like: Tic Tac Toe Chess/Checkers Monopoly Ticket to ride For most games, what is something in common that you need?

What does it take to be a parent? What plan of attack did you have to win? Why did it work? How does this relate to your future role of parenting skills or being a caregiver and the responsibilities involved? What does it take to be a parent? A plan. Plan ahead, prepare now, decide early what you want and who you want to be. When you already know what to do, anything is easier. Decide early

Have a game plan or strategy (decide early game) What does it take to be a good caregiver now and great parent / caregiver later? Ask people (parent interview) Watch people (bell ringer) Have a game plan or strategy (decide early game) Appropriate and Responsible timeline

MOM SONG Ask yourself these questions! Play song while they complete the assessment and Hand out yarn and candy division. Ask yourself these questions! MOM SONG

Click to listen to the song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXgoJ0f5EsQ MOM SONG Click to listen to the song

Learn about yourself (Good parent? Analysis) What does it take to be a good caregiver now and great parent / caregiver later? Ask people (parent interview) Watch people (bell ringer) Have a game plan or strategy (decide early game) Learn about yourself (Good parent? Analysis) What were your positive and negative traits? Parenting is full of unselfish acts – is your personal timeline ready to do these?

Parenting is full of unselfish acts LOA box drawn on board?

Try this out Below is a drawing of an envelope with the flap open. Grab your pencil and paper and try to draw it yourself. Rules: Don't lift your pencil off the paper; the line must be continuous. Don't go over any part of the line twice. Don't cross the line.

Want a hint? Start in a corner with an odd number of lines.

How about an answer? Follow the numbers 1, 2, ... 10.

What does it take to be a good caregiver now and great parent / caregiver later? 1. How are parenting skills learned and developed? 2. Explain 3 actions that you can begin taking now to become a better parent later. (tell your neighbor) Take risks, trial and error, learn from mistakes, continually evaluate, study, etc.

What does it take to be a good caregiver now and great parent / caregiver later? Ask people (parent interview) Watch people (bell ringer) Have a game plan or strategy (decide early game) Learn about yourself (Good parent? Analysis) Take risks, trial and error, learn from mistakes, continually evaluate, study, etc. (LOA) Begin to prepare now Group Scenarios

6. What are some Skills, Knowledge, or Responsibilities to prepare you for or enhance the job of parenting? Animal caretaking Bus driving Childcare Computers Nutrition Chef Teacher Referee Financial Manager Hospitality /hostess Office Manager Housekeeping Property manager Psychologist Recreation Nurse Social Worker $17,500 $20,000 $32,000 $20,000 $13,000 $9,000 $44,000 $22,000 $41,000 $29,000 $40,000 $16,000 $30,000 $35,000 $18,000 $30,000 $39,000 $507,200 Parent’s are legally responsible to provide for the child's needs.

Cost of Raising a Child for 18 years $178,590 Without College The breakdown $8,896.00 a year $741.38 a month $171.08 a week $24.24 a day $1.01 an hour The parent does the giving and the child does the receiving. All they want for this is…

8. Rewards / Opportunities 7. Demands / Challenges 8. Rewards / Opportunities Great emotional satisfaction Fun and fascinating opportunity to watch a child grown and develop Opportunity to grow and develop right along with the child. Gives direction and meaning to your life. Opportunity for self- fulfillment Have a hand in influencing the future. Being unselfish is a fulfilling role. Not a cure for loneliness. Parenting consists of unselfish actions 24 hour 7 day a week commitment with little time off. Lifetime commitment and concern Provide constant nurturing environment. Takes a lot of energy to be effective. Costs a great deal of money. Involves giving without expecting anything in return. May change the relationship with your spouse. Allows little opportunity for self- development until the child is older.

9. Parenting is….BEEFS Educational Biological Financial Emotional Complete school at least through high school Knowledge to teach child Do you have a stable job? Biological Can you provide? Nutritious meals Proper clothing Adequate rest Safe environment Exercise and fresh air Health care Proper hygiene Financial Raising a child is EXPENSIVE Health care, food, equipment, other expenses Do you have the money? Emotional Unselfish acts (maturity) Supportive Can you provide? Love Sense of security Attention Comfort Social Socializing with other children Encourage talents / hobbies with others Encourage conversation Can you provide opportunities to teach your child how to get along with others?

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CAT and MOUSE GAME With all the mice in the center and the cat holding the lid, the cat is to roll the dice. When they get a 1 or a 6 they use the lid to try and catch the mice. Mice try to not get captured by pulling on the yarn tail. Continue play with the caught mouse becoming the new cat. Return your supplies Return the lid and dice to the bucket Eat the candy