Bellringer 1- What is a zygote? Embryo? Fetus? 2- What are 1 things that are occurring to mom or baby during each trimester of pregnancy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjkNNDuAb9A Baby crying
Parenting FACS Essentials
Parenting
The 3 R’s Rewards- Children can be lots of joy! Responsibility- SO MUCH work and care involved when raising a child Readiness- need to weight your options and make personal decisions that support what is best for you!
Rewards “The most rewarding experience of my life” Experience the world again through their eyes Great satisfaction in raising a child passing on family traditions/heritage
Responsibilities Constant care Love Security Guidance Financial support
Readiness Parents need to be… “on the same page” in regard to values Have a parenting plan Work together throughout pregnancy to get this accomplished and ready by the time the baby is born
What are most important personal qualities that a parent needs What are most important personal qualities that a parent needs? Personal Skills?
Personal qualities I Personal Skills Good communicator Judgment calls Management skills Knowledge and/or experience with kids Good health WILLING TO LEARN Enjoy children Patience Flexible Alert to children’s needs Exercise self-control Consistency Set a good example EMOTIONAL MATURITY
Parenting Styles 1. Neglecting 2. Permissive 3-Authoritarian 4. Democratic/ Authoritative
Neglecting Parents are completely uninvolved Do not support child emotional Lack of responsiveness to a child’s needs Make no demands of their children and they are often indifferent and dismissive In extreme cases, can result in loosing custody of children
Permissive Extremely relaxed approach Parents are generally warm, nurturing, and affectionate Often overly accepting of their children’s behavior, good or bad.
authoritarian Have strict rules and expectations Very demanding, but not responsive Don’t express much warmth or nurturing Utilize punishments with little or no explanation Don’t give children choices or options
democratic Parents treat children as equals (does not mean that they get to do whatever they want) All members of the family are respected equally Everyone has a voice Everyone works for the good for the good of the family unit
Check your knowledge 1- Jake is 5 years old. He will does not like sharing his toys with his 3 year old sister Katie. 2- Ellie is 7 years old. She wants to use the family IPad whenever she wants. 3- Sam is 10 years old. She wants her own cell phone. A- neglectful B-permissive C-authroitarian D- democratic