Chapter 3 Terms

Question 1

Coparenting

Answer 1

Was originally used to describe the ideal parenting relationship following divorce, whereby both parents were involved in all decisions regarding their children.

Question 2

Egalitarian Relationships

Answer 2

Is where childcare and household responsibilities are generally shared and is one explanation for the positive adjustment of children of same sex parents.

Question 3

Acculturation

Answer 3

Is the process by which members of one cultural group adopt the behaviors and beliefs of another culture group.

Question 4

Transnationalism

Answer 4

Is making adjustments to a new culture while simultaneously maintaining connections to their country of origin.

Question 5

Language Broker

Answer 5

Is when children translate and interpret for their parents that do not speak or understand English.

Question 6

Linguistic Bands

Answer 6

Is when two or more people in a family speak the same language and it is beneficial to a child.