1 Common MYTHS About Parenting

2 All Parenting Skills Are INSTINCTIVE No one is born with ALL the preparation needed to be an effective parent. Some skills seem to come naturally to some people. Some people have stronger parenting instincts than others. Many parenting skills must be learned. Parenting takes work and practice. People read books and take courses. Intuition isn’t always best.

3 PARENTING IS ALWAYS FUN It’s easier to see the rewards of parenting than the challenges and responsibilities. You need to have realistic expectations. A sense of humor and a positive attitude helps parents through the difficult times.

4 CHILDREN ARE ALWAYS CUTE AND SWEET Children can be adorable, but be prepared to accept reality. Children can also be messy, sick, squirmy, uncooperative, noisy, and stubborn. Even cute, sweet babies grow quickly into school-age children and teens with different needs and demands. Learn about and look forward to all the stages of growth to find joy and satisfactions.

5 CHAPTER 1: DEFINE PARENTING –

6 PARENTING The name given to the process of raising a child. Parents provide the daily care, love, support, and guidance their children need to grow and develop into adults. Parenting is a lifelong process. At some time in their lives, most people become parents.

7 THE JOB DESCRIPTION

8 WANTED: Parent Full-time position for mature individual – 24 hour shifts per week. Dedication, flexibility, and nurturance Development knowledge is a plus Duties include: changing diapers, fixing meals, cleaning up messes, answering questions, teaching, loving, and guidance from infancy to adulthood.

9 SALARY: You pay thousands FRINGE BENEFITS: Excellent, including the opportunity to hear a child’s first words, help a child learn to ride a bicycle, and watch with pride as your grown-up son or daughter receives a high school and/or college diploma.

10 Why Study Parenting? To increase knowledge and resources. You may become a parent. You may need to help out with your younger brother or sister. Families live farther apart than they used to. You may pursue a career working with children and their parents.

11 TO COPE IN A CHANGING WORLD 1.Technology 2.Toys 3.Activities 4.Parents working 5.Influences on children

12 ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS DEPENDABLE RESPONSIBLE HONEST GOOD LEADERS & TEAM PLAYERS EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS SKILLFUL MANAGERS

13 BUILD BLOCKS OF A STRONG SOCIETY It’s starts with positive and strong parenting skills. STRONG FAMILIES EDUCATIONCOMMUNITY NATION

14 Rewards No Trophies !!!!!! But…. A youthful perspective Emotional fulfillment Family continuation Personal growth A sense of pride

15 MEETING PARENTING RESPONSIBILITIES Children have the right to be nurtured, protected, taught, and guided. This is what this course is all about.

16 Nurturing – to encourage growth and development Potential – what a person is capable of becoming Protecting – infants and toddlers need constant supervision. Learning safety principles and putting them into action is a parent’s duty. Teaching – critical to the proper development of a child physically and mentally Guiding – shapes behavior and attitudes Values – ideas about what is important

17 PART OF THE SOLUTION Someone once said, “If you’re not part of the solution, then you’re part of the problem.

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