Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Chapter 3: Parenting
Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Roles Parents Play Nurturer Importance of attachment Fathers and mothers as nurturers Adult relationships Parents as spouses Pressure on marriage
Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Roles of Parents (continued) Individual Lifelong personal development Erikson’s adult stages Worker Conflict of work and parenting Options for working parents
Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Roles of Parents (continued) Consumer Need for two working parents Cost of raising a child Child care “trilemma”: quality care; appropriate compensation for staff; affordability for parents
Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Roles of Parents (continued) Educator Parenting styles: authoritarian, permissive, authoritative Socialization of children Preparation for formal schooling
Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Parenthood as Emotional Experience Why do people become parents? Expansion of self Moral values Sources of affection Stimulation and fun Achievement
Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Why do people become parents? (continued) Power and influence Social comparison Economic utility
Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Seven Emotional Responses Irrevocability: No turning back Restriction, isolation, and fatigue Noninstinctual love—acquired over time Guilt—not being the ideal parent
Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Emotional Responses (continued) Satisfaction—watching a child grow and develop Anxiety and uncertainty—never sure what is right action Real concern and caring for the child— a strong emotional connection with the child