1. Parenting

2. Agenda
Warm Up
LEQs
Graphic Organizer Notes
Teacher Videos
Wrap Up

3. Warm Up
In complete sentences, write a paragraph that completes the following thought:
“A good parent is………….”
Your response must be 5-7 sentences long

4. Learning Essential Questions:
Why is parenting difficult?
What are the pros and cons of parenthood?
What factors must be considered before becoming a parent?
What are the effects of family planning?
What are some physical and psychological problems of infertility
What are some fertility methods?

5. Parenting – caring for children and helping them grow and develop

6. Why is it hard to be a good parent?
Parenting skills are not automatic: a person does not just become a good parent
Just because a person is biologically able to reproduce, does not mean he or she will be a good parent

7. Think- Pair- Share Think for 2 minutes about the question
Turn to your partner and discuss your opinions
Report back to the class
CAN PARENTING BE LEARNED??

8. Lets here from our Staff!......
(Videos)

9. Parenting CAN be learned
Parenting CAN be learned!! Many couples feel they need help learning how to become good parents. THIS IS OKAY!!!!!!!!
Resources include:
professionals and/or successful parents to give advice
Literature(books, journals, magazines) that is practical, accurate and available
Child care and parenting classes: Community Colleges and local American Red Cross chapters may offer such classes
Spending time with families with infants and young children

10. Discuss:
Discuss: what feelings and attitudes about parenthood should couples discuss before marriage? How could an unplanned pregnancy affect parenting success?

11. Day 2: Agenda
Warm Up: Name 3 factors that must be considered before choosing to become a parent
Review “Reasons for Parenting” Worksheet
Continue Notes/Graphic Organizers
Textbook Activity: Reasons for NOT Parenting
Article
Wrap UP

12. Deciding About Parenthood
Deciding whether to have children is a personal choice
For the sake of the child, the husband AND wife should agree on the decision
The decision to parent is a PERMANENT choice
Once a child is born, he or she is part of the parent’s life forever

13. Activity: Textbook
Reasons for Choosing or Not Choosing Parenthood

14. Positive reasons for wanting to be a parent

15. Reasons for wanting to be a parent

16. Reasons to not be a parent

17. Parents are on call 24/7 and don’t get paid
Once a parent always a parent

18. Day Three Agenda
Warm Up: Write down one question you would ask a Parent about their decision to have children, or about parenthood in general
Article Review and Reaction Paragraph
Guest Speakers! 
Parenting Pamphlets
Baby Money: How much do these items really cost??
Wrap UP

19. Agenda
Warm Up: Write down the most interesting/funny fact your remember from Friday’s Guest Speakers
Article Review and Reaction Paragraph
Guest Speakers Summary
Chapter Vocabulary and Questions
Baby Money Worksheet: How much do these items really cost??
Wrap UP

20. Article Review Review the article from yesterdays class.
Write a reaction paper describing the following:
What is your opinion of the article? Do you agree or disagree with the statements made and why?
What are five facts for new parents to be aware of when considering parenthood.
What advice can you give to new parents?

21. Parenting Pamphlet
“Is Parenting for you?” “Are You Ready to be a Parent”
Create a informational pamphlet for people who are considering becoming a parent
You may use your class notes, discussions and guest speakers for information
Your pamphlet must be informative
Be sure to include all information that new parents must consider before becoming a parent
You may also include advice for new parents

22. Baby Money Look through your store flyers for some typical baby items.
Create a poster highlighting the price of these items.
Look for clothes, toys, baby food, formula, bottles, diapers, wipes, etc…

23. Wrap Up Are you thinking about going into a career involving children?
Do you think that you will want children of your own one day?
How can these two relate?