Which of the following is not a factor people should consider before becoming a parent/s?

• Financial situation.

• Career

• Height.

• Support network.

• I don’t know.

Which of the following is not likely to be a typical responsibility of a parent/s?

• Provide a safe environment

• Meet your child’s basic needs

• Provide your child with an education

• Dress your child in designer clothing.

Which of the following do you think best describes social and emotional support?

• Social and emotional support is the provision of advice and practical assistance from others - there is no difference between social support and emotional support.

• Social and emotional support are the same thing and are focused on ensuring that all of an individual's physical needs are met.

• Social support is the provision of advice and practical assistance from others, often through a supportive network of friends, family, or the wider community and emotional support is the provision of love, reassurance, guidance, and encouragement, especially important in times of challenge and stress.

• Social and emotional support refer to the provision of love, reassurance, guidance, and encouragement, especially important in times of challenge and stress.

Which of the following would be an example of resources available to a new parent/s that is provided/supported by the federal government?

• Local parkland and playgrounds.

• State national parks

• Mothers’ groups.

• Medicare and child healthcare cover.

What is Medicare in Australia primarily designed to provide?

• Free private health insurance to all citizens

• Subsidised medical services, including hospital treatment and general practitioner (GP) visits

• Financial support for international travel

• Coverage for cosmetic surgeries

Identify one resource available to new parents provided by a local or federal government.

Identify and describe two factors that people should consider before deciding to become parents.

With reference to a key responsibility of parents, discuss how parenting could impact a child’s emotional development.