12 CAFS - Factors Affecting the Roles of Parents and Carers

Jessica loves her two children aged four and seven. Jessica tried to enforce a regular bedtime, but they refused. Now they go to bed when they are tired.

Which of the following best describes Jessica’s style of parenting?

• Authoritarian

• Democratic

• Negligent

• Permissive

Twelve-year-old Lorena asked her parents if she could go to see a late movie at the cinema with her friend. Consider the responses from Lorena’s parents.

Which response represents an indulgent parenting style?

• Response 1

• Response 2

• Response 3

• Response 4

Both culture and socioeconomic status are most likely to influence which parental decision?

• To return to work

• To access childcare subsidies

• To use a particular parenting style

• To socialise a child without gender stereotyping

Which of the following best demonstrates a democratic parenting style?

• Allowing the children to set the limits

• Making family decisions without consultation

• Ensuring children’s opinions are valued when decisions are made

• Applying harsh consequences when children do not follow rules

Lauren is 15 years old and is not expected to help with tasks at home or assist with helping in the care of her younger siblings. Her parents give her a regular weekly allowance, as well as additional money when she asks for it. Which of the following best describes this style of parenting?

• Authoritarian

• Indulgent

• Negligent

• Social

Which of the following is an example of a parent’s right?

• To discipline their children

• To provide love and support to their children

• To consent to their children being placed in foster care

• To make health and medical decisions for their children

Which of the following best demonstrates the setting of limits for children?

• Parents allow children to play unsupervised.

• Parents encourage children to challenge community attitudes.

• Parents provide clear directions on what is expected of children

• Parents praise children for doing what they have been asked to do.

Which of the following best describes an example of indulgent parenting?

• Children are not supervised around a pool

• Children are not allowed to drink soft drink

• Children use the internet without restrictions

• Children negotiate with parents to attend a party

Which of the following is an example of a social influence on parents and carers?

• Support for a dependant’s religious needs

• A student leaving school in Year 10 to find work

• Changing attitudes towards breastfeeding in public

• Assessment of a carer’s allowance to meet medical needs

When parents adopt a democratic style of parenting, they

• make supportive decisions.

• become the only decision makers.

• have little commitment to family responsibilities.

• do not provide any boundaries or responsibilities.