Positive Parenting Skills

What is positive discipline?

• Positive discipline is when parents buy presents for their child

• Giving in to their child

• Allowing your child to say whatever they want

• Showing respect, listening, rewarding good behavior, and reminding your child that they are loved

Parenting is a skill that comes naturally to all people.

• True

• False

Both emotional and social development of infants are most influenced by the:

• actions of siblings.
• child’s individuality.
• child’s temperament.
• type of care a child receives.

As a parent, you should not expect your children to do everything you ask them to do. Parents need to be _____________ regarding their expectations and provide truthful and convincing explanations or reasons when they discuss problems.

• uncertain

• realistic

• overambitious

Similarly, ______________________ children for good behavior in front of people motivates them to behave better each time.

• bribing

• belittling

• praising

Toddlers look to their parents and caregivers for_____________________ while performing tasks. This helps in building positive self esteem.

A family with a foundation based on love, trust and commitment is more likely to endure than a family lacking those qualities?

• True
• False

One of the primary goals of parenting is to....

• Raise children who know their place in the social order
• Raise children who challenge authority 
• Raise children who become responsible, productive members of society.
• Produce patriotic citizens

Emotional maturity is a key aspect of parent readiness.

• True 
• False

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