Parenting Unit 3 Parenting Skills

3.1 Match terms related to parenting skills 1. consistent - repeatedly acting the same way 2. diplomacy - using tact and skill when dealing with others 3. discipline - training that corrects, molds, and perfects ones actions 4. ethical - having a system of morals or values, to act in accordance to this system 5. guidance - help in learning acceptable behavior. 6. moral behavior - to behave in ways that are acceptable to society and family 7. negative reinforcement - a response that tends to discourage a particular behavior from being repeated 8. nurturing - providing love, support, attention, and encouragement 9. permissive - a type of behavior allowing freedom, behavior that is tolerant of practices disapproved of by others 10. positive reinforcement - a response that encourages a particular behavior 11. potential - what a person is capable of becoming

12. punishment - a penalty inflicted on a child for a violation 13. responsibility - an obligation or duty for which a person is held accountable 14. rights - special privilege, benefit, or personal favor to which one is entitled 15. role - a way of acting to fulfill certain responsibilities in life, most often taught by family members 16. role model - a person that someone admires and wishes to pattern his or her behavior after 17. self concept - the mental picture people have of themselves; their opinion about themselves 18. self control - the ability to control one's actions 19. self destructive behavior - self-imposed activities that can cause physical, mental, or emotional harm 20. self esteem - the sense of worth a person attaches to oneself 21. self respect - the ability to hold oneself in high esteem 22. values - ideas about right and wrong and what is important in your life

3.2 List rights (special privilege, benefit, or personal favor to which one is entitled) of parents and children What are the Human Rights of Children and Youth? Human Rights are universal, and civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights belong to all human beings, including children and young people. Children and youth also enjoy certain human rights specifically linked to their status as minors and to their need for special care and protection. The human rights of children and youth are explicitly set out in the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history.

The human rights of children and youth include the following indivisible, interdependent and interrelated human rights: to an adequate standard of living for a child's intellectual, physical, moral, and spiritual development, including adequate food, shelter and clothing. to freedom from discrimination based on age, gender, race, color, language, religion, nationality, ethnicity, or any other status, or on the status of the child's parents. to the highest possible standard of health and to access to health care.

to a healthy and safe environment. to education -- to free and compulsory elementary education, to readily available forms of secondary and higher education, and to freedom from all types of discrimination at all levels of education. to protection from neglect and all types of physical or mental abuse

Support their children 3.3 List responsibility (an obligation or duty for which a person is held accountable) of parents and children Support their children Provide basic needs: food, clothing shelter Provide medical care Provide an education Supervise and control behavior Parents are responsible for a child’s accidental or intentional injury of others, destruction of property, stealing, truancy, curfew violations Parents can control as they see fit as long as they do not abuse or neglect the child or as him/her do something illegal

3.4 Describe parenting styles Authoritarian values obedience as a virtue, favors physical punishment does not encourage self control Permissive (a type of behavior allowing freedom, behavior that is tolerant of practices disapproved of by others) allows children almost complete freedom in regulating their own behavior children are self-centered children are uncooperative Authoritative Allows freedom within limits sets rules and explains

Traits: Importance: honesty trustworthiness fairness loyalty patience 3.5 Explain traits and importance of parents as positive role model (a person that someone admires and wishes to pattern his or her behavior after) Traits: honesty trustworthiness fairness loyalty patience high self esteem (the sense of worth a person attaches to oneself) positive self concept (the sense of worth a person attaches to oneself) Importance: Child’s first teacher Children imitate behavior

show love and affection provide limits encourage further development 3.6 List ways parents can provide a nurturing (providing love, support, attention, and encouragement) environment show love and affection provide limits encourage further development physical mental emotional self respect (the ability to hold oneself in high esteem) social practice diplomacy (using tact and skill when dealing with others) be consistent (repeatedly acting the same way)

3.7 Describe guidance, discipline, and punishment Guidance is help in learning acceptable behavior. Discipline is training that corrects, molds, and perfects ones actions. Punishment is a penalty inflicted on a child for a violation.

3.8 Designate guidance techniques for promoting positive behavior negative reinforcement (a response that tends to discourage a particular behavior from being repeated) positive reinforcement (a response that encourages a particular behavior) self control (the ability to control one's actions)

Model behavior for the child. 3.9 Designate parenting strategies to strengthen values (ideas about right and wrong and what is important in your life) and moral development Make sure children are aware of appropriate moral behavior (to behave in ways that are acceptable to society and family). Model behavior for the child. honesty respect loyalty caring fairness diligence trustworthiness citizenship Integrity Parents should be ethical (having a system of morals or values, to act in accordance to this system).

3.10 Name roles parents play in children’s education Children are greatly influenced by their parents’ attitude about education. Children model their views after their parents. Roles (a way of acting to fulfill certain responsibilities in life, most often taught by family members) Encourage and support the children without pushing them. Interact with the children as they play and do school work. Seize teachable moments and expand on the child’s natural curiosity. Encourage children to work to their full potential (what a person is capable of becoming). Help them adjust to school and its routine. Provide a good environment to do schoolwork. Parents should be involved in the school.

3.11 Name guidelines for establishing a strong family unit 1. Families must provide for the physical needs of all family members. food, clothing, shelter, health, safety 2. Families must meet the emotional needs of all family members. love, acceptance, support 3. Families should avoid self destructive behavior (self-imposed activities that can cause physical, mental, or emotional harm) drug and alcohol use and abuse 4. Families must provide guidance. discipline, reasonable limits, consistency 5. Families must nurture (providing love, support, attention, and encouragement) the growth of all family members. mental, physical, emotional, social

Limit high sugar and high fat foods 3.12 Provide guidelines for promoting the health and safety of children Provide healthy meals Limit high sugar and high fat foods Provide opportunities for physical activities Supervise children at play Keep a watchful eye on children in public places. Strengthen emotional health by encouraging and modeling self respect (the ability to hold oneself in high esteem)