Quiz #1 Flashcards
5 reasons to take parenting
1 families are further apart
2 the world is changing
3 it’s much bigger than just us
4 our competitive nature
5 to know what to do
6 factors to determine wether or not ur ready for parenthood
social pressures
personal values
cultural influences
physical/emotional maturity
financial considerations
fertility
signs ur ready to be a parent
physical and mental maturity
self love
stable
healthy relationship w significant other
explorer life before a child
ready to make changes in future plans
signs ur NOT ready for parenthood
prove adulthood
to please someone else
for respect and status
improve a relationship
to be like everyone else
what changes does parenting bring
new responsibility
changes in lifestyle
emotional adjustments
changes in relationship
the rewards of parenthood
examples of the rewards of parenthood
joy n satisfaction
sense of accomplishment
enrich marriage
examples of changes in relationship
tired parent
frustration builds
less time as a couple
examples of emotional adjustments
anxiety abt parenting
worry over finances
depression due to physical exhaustion n changes from pregnancy
examples of changes in lifestyle
strain on time n energy
less personal freedom
home instead of working
physical, social, financial changes
examples of new responsibilities in parenting
24/7 care for baby
added laundry
diaper,baths, bed, held, comfort