Childl Dev. Examining Readiness

Emotional maturity is a key aspect of parenting readiness.

• True

• False

Figuring out what you want to achieve and how to reach your goal is a big step toward maturity.

• True

• False

Individuals who are too young or who practice poor health habits increase the risk of problems with their children.

• True

• False

Assessing health is an important step consideration in evaluating readiness for parenting.

• True

• False

It is rarely possible for adults who have an unplanned pregnancy to raise a happy, healthy, and loved child.

• True

• False

Becoming a parent often allows people to escape bad situations or solve problems.

• True

• False

In healthy relationships, couples resolve differences through open, honest, and reasonable discussion.

• True

• False

Having a child has little to no effect on the family income.

• True

• False

Most people with an STD experience painful symptoms.

• True

• False

Birth control pills prevent the spread of STD’s

• True

• False