Parent And Caring 2 Flashcards
(14 cards)
Characteristics of the dependant (ass)
-age
-skills/capabilities
-special needs
Age
The age of the dependant determines their specific needs
Skills/capabilities
This depends of their age and level of development. A carer may need to spend more time developing the skills of the dependant
Special needs
Can relate to people with an illness, disability or allergies, also to gifted children
Personal influences of parent/carer
(COMPRESS)
-cultural
-own upbringing
-multiple commitments
-previous experiences
-religon
-education
-socioeconomic status
-special needs
Social (MCG)
Media stereotypes
Community attitudes
Gender expectations
Community attitudes
These reflect the prevailing norms of people within a certain topic area. It may include prescribed behaviours
Gender expectations
These occur as a result of socialisation. People of different gender behave differently and this is reflected in way they carry out their parenting and caring roles.
Media stereotypes
The media is a powerful education tool, it can have both positive and negative influences on parenting and caring, as it gives exposure to a wide range of behaviours and opinions
Styles of parenting or caring (PAND)
Permissive/indulgent
Authoritarian
Negligent
Democratic
Negligent
Severely lacking in a necessary item of living, such as clothings, shelter, food that results in the decline of the child/dependants wellbeing
Democratic
Parenting/caring style that allows for the children/dependant to put in their opinion and views before a decision is made
Permissive
Parents/carers who indulge their children/dependant in a way similar to buying love
Authoritarian
Being demanding and inflexible on all matters, only caring about one opinion, their own
