1. Deciding to Parent
MLLD- Early Adulthood

2. Parenting is no small task!
Brainstorm reasons why people decide to parent. Good and bad
Parenting is no small task!
It takes a lot of consideration and preparation

3. Wrong Reasons to become a parent
Prove adulthood
To please someone else
Emotional benefits
Respect and status
Escape a situation
Because society expects it
Improve a failing relationship
To be “normal”

4. Right reasons to become a parent
Want to start a family
Pass on family traditions
Others?

5. Examining Readiness
You and partner are both mature enough individually (PIESm)
You and partner have a solid relationship together
Financially stable
Long term goals align with family
Prepared to change priorities

6. The Decision Making Process

7. 1- Identify the exact decision to be made
2- List all options
3- Weigh the pros and cons of each options
4- Consider values
5- Make a decision and take actions
6- Evaluate the results and take responsibility for consequences