1. Chapter Two: Tasks of Parenting Child Development Mrs. Tucker

2. Three Tasks of Parenting Physical Care Physical Care Nurturing Nurturing Guidance Guidance

3. PHYSICAL CARE Food and clothing Food and clothing Exercise and rest Exercise and rest A safe home A safe home Health care Health care

4. NURTURING Love Love Support Support Attention Attention Encouragement Encouragement

5. GUIDANCE Appropriate limits Appropriate limits Self-control Self-control Positive values Positive values Moral standards Moral standards

6. Reasons for Parenthood 1. Add depth to strong relationship 2. Love children 3. Experience the special life-long parenting bond 4. Willing to place the needs of child before your own

7. Unsound Reasons 1. Marriage is in trouble 2. A baby is someone who will always love me 3. Being a parent will make me special 4. Someone will take care of me when I’m old 5. Parents want grandchildren 6. Other friends have children