Parenting Basics- Child Development

Approximately how many babies are born in the United States each year?

• 100,000

• 400,000

• 4,000,000

• 1,000,000

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic needs which parents must provide for their children by law?

• Shelter

• Medical care

• Recreation

• Clothing

Which of the following is NOT one of the moral responsibilities of parents as discussed in the segment?

• Develop mutual respect

• Shield from negative emotions

• Teach socially acceptable behavior

• Provide self-esteem

The segment suggested which of the following as the primary method for teaching children morals and values?

• Assisting with homework assignments

• Engaging children in social situations

• Withholding privileges

• Leading by example

Which of the following is a destructive guidance method the segment recommends avoiding?

• Humiliation

• Withholding privileges

• Timeouts

• Grounding

Misunderstandings and arguments are likely to occur regularly if a parent does NOT possess which skill?

     

• Organization

• Communication

• Empathy

• Self-discipline

The capacity to understand or share the emotions, experienced by another known as which of the following?

• Patience

• Coping

• Empathy

• Self-discipline

When a parent works toward finding safe and effective ways of dealing with hardships, which skill is being improved?

• Orgaization

• Coping

• Empathy

• Time Management

According to the segment, which of the following skills allows a parent to focus on long-term goals, face challenges optimistically and respond to difficulties appropriately?

organization

• Communication

• Empathy

• Organization

• Self-discipline

Which of the following is NOT one of the resources for parents suggested in the segment?

• Children

• Family Members

• Government Agencies

• Parenting Websites