2.14.1 Being a parent/carer: What does a parent/carer need to know and do? I can describe the role of a parent / carer and the skills, commitment and qualities the role requires. HWB 2-51a rshp.scot

What is a parent or carer? A parent or carer is an adult in your life who looks after you and cares for you. They might be your mum or dad, some children are looked after by the gran or grandad or another family member. Some children live with two parents, some with one. Some children have parents and carers who live in different homes. Some children are adopted and they live with the parent who has adopted them. Some children live with a foster carer. Parents and carers are really important in a child’s life. rshp.scot

Some families have a mum and a dad Some families have two mums Sometimes grandparents are parents too Some families have 2 dads Some families have 2 mums and 2 dads Some families are small Some families are big rshp.scot

Activity: Talking about my parent or carer Who is the parent or carer you are talking about? How would you describe them? What do you like to do together? What’s your favourite thing about the parent or carer you are talking about? rshp.scot

What does a parent or carer do for a child that is…: A baby rshp.scot

What does a parent or carer do for a child that is…: A toddler rshp.scot

What does a parent or carer do for a child that is…: A 5 year old rshp.scot

What does a parent or carer do for a child that is…: A 10 year old rshp.scot

What does a parent or carer do for a child that is…: A 15 year old rshp.scot

Dear adults: These are the things you should remember you need to do for your children. rshp.scot