Parenthood

Psychological readiness for parenting means

• Being mentally and emotionally mature enough

• Being physically nature enough

• Being able to afford bringing up a child

• Having thought about the responsibilities of parenthood

An economically viable family is one in which

• Both parents have an income

• Parents live within their income

• Parents can provide for the family's needs

• Parents rely on other family members for support

All of the following are effective parenting strategies EXCEPT

• Using rewards and sanctions

• Favouring one child over the other

• Providing emotional support

• Providing a cultural education

Which of the following is not a characteristic of effective parenting ?

• Knowledge of nutrition

• Earning a high income

• Home Management skills

• Modelling healthy lifestyles

Which of the following do parents pass on to their children?

• Roles

• Self- esteem

• Norms

• Rules

Tanya and Ed used to go out to dinner every Friday night with friends until the baby was born. Now they cook together at home and eat in. This example represents what kind of change?

• Physical change

• Emotional change

• Social change

• Financial change

Instilling positive values and moral standards are examples of this task.

• Physical care

• Nurturing

• Guidance

Holly changed jobs so she could work for a company with an on-site child care center. The pay is less, but the convenience of having her baby close by is worth it. Which example of change does this represent?

• Physical change

• Emotional change

• Social change

• Financial change

Which of these qualities does not a good parent make?

• Attentive

• Optimistic

• Energetic

• Impatient

Which one of these qualities does not a good parent make?

• Big-hearted

• Open-minded

• Selfishness

• Encouraging