Parents and Families Chapter 5

Level of physical growth and development

• physical maturity

• decision making

• freedom

• parental readiness

• psychological maturity

Weighing the pros and cons of lifestyle options

• physical maturity

• decision making

• freedom

• parental readiness

• psychological maturity

Personal qualities and life circumstances that enable individuals to be successful parents

• physical maturity

• decision making

• freedom

• parental readiness

• psychological maturity

Development of the mind and emotions

• physical maturity

• decision making

• freedom

• parental readiness

• psychological maturity

Couples should talk about their readiness for parenthood.

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Readiness for parenthood can help people avoid some of the frustrations of parenting

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Most people have unrealistic reasons for having children.

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Infatuation is the basis of a solid relationship.

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The mother's physical maturity is an important factor in making a decision to have a child.

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People may postpone having children while they focus on long-term goals, such as getting an education or a job.

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