Tuesday October 30, 2001 You Will Need Your Textbook For Class Today.

TuesdayTuesdayOctober 30, 2001October 30, 2001

You Will Need Your Textbook

For Class Today

Parenting Skills

Chapter 6

Student Text Pages 100 to 114

ObjectivesExplain how parents and

caregivers can benefit from information about growth and development, human needs, and parenting skills.

Objectives

Compare the three different types of parenting styles

Objectives

Describe certain characteristics of a successful parent.

ObjectivesDiscuss poor parenting practices and their effect on children.

Vocabulary physiological self-actualization psychological parenting style

authoritarian democratic permissive indulgence

physiological

refers to the functioning of

the body

self-actualization

achievement of one’s full potential

psychological

refers to a person’s mental and

emotional states

parenting style

The particular way that a parent consistently

behaves toward children.

authoritarianParenting style in which parents are generally strict in

rearing their children

democraticParenting style in which parents consider both the

child’s needs and their own point of view when making

decisions.

permissive

Parenting style in which parents generally permit a wide range of behavior.

indulgenceThe practice of giving

children more of everything, such as attention, toys, or

food, whether they want it or not.

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Opening Scenario

Page 101

Parenting Skills How did

Holly and Roger ensure their children safety?

Parenting SkillsHow did they

convey attention and love?

Parenting Skills

Why is this important for children?

What Do Parents & Caregivers Need to Know?

Most people learn about parenting from their own parents.

What Do Parents & Caregivers Need to Know?

The Process of Growth

&Development

Student Text

Page 102

Growth & Development

Learn all you can about how children grow and develop.

Growth & Development

Parents who know development follows a pattern can predict child’s needs and behaviors.

Basic Human Needs

Basic Human Needs

personal care

Basic Human Needs

nurturing and guidance

Maslow’s Hierarchyof

Human Needs

Student Text

Page 103

First LevelPhysiological Needs

food and watersleepshelter

Second Level

Safety Needssafe from physical harmsense of securityprotection from danger

Third Level

Social Needsbelong to family or group

love and be loved interact with others

Fourth Level

Esteem Needsself-esteem respect & admirationsee self as worthwhile

Fifth LevelSelf-actualization Needs

reaching your full potential becoming all that one is capable of becoming

Check Work SheetMaslow’s

Hierarchy of Needs

Needs & Behavior

Student Text

Page 105

What is the relationship

between needs and behavior?

Which of our needs are more

important?physical or emotional

Needs & Parenting Skills

Student Text

Page 105



Sources ofParenting

Information

Student Text

Page 106

Sources of Parenting Information

Most people learn parenting techniques from their parents & other caregivers.


Most parenting information is

“caught”

&

not “taught”





Take a parenting course or

class.


Read books & magazine

articles about

children & parenting


Talk to relatives &

friends about their parenting experiences in

caring for children


Observe parents &

other caregivers

with children


Gain experience in caring for or working

with children

Parenting Styles

Student Text

Page 106

Parenting Style

the particular way that a parent consistently behaves

toward children

Parenting Styles Expectations one has of children manner in which one treats them type of rules established for children the method by which the rules are

made and reinforced

For Example... Some parents

are strict and others are casual in the way they guide and direct their child’s behavior.

For Example... Some are overly harsh, while others rarely correct

their children.

For Example... Some let their

children do things for

themselves, while others do too much

for them.

For Example... Some parents

model desirable behavior and expect their children to imitate them.

For Example... Other parents

threaten their children with punishment if they misbehave.

For Example... Many parents

are consistent and do exactly what they verbally state.

For Example... Others

seldom follow through on their promises or threats.

Comparing Parenting Styles

Page 107

Three Basic Parenting Styles...

AuthoritarianDemocraticPermissive

Authoritarian Strict in rearing practices parents decide rules, inform child of

rules, and enforce rules parent’s behavior is predictable parents show little or no flexibility parents see themselves as the

authority figure in the family

DemocraticParents consider both the child’s needs and their own point of view

when making decisions.

Democratic Parents & children work

together to set rules. Children are expected to

conform to rules. Has logical consequences.

Democratic Patterns or behavior are

predictable most of the time. Parents usually respond in

similar ways to similar situations.

Democratic Principles of guidance &

discipline are generally discussed by parents & children

Both parents & children can suggest changes needed due to changing circumstances.

Democratic Parents see themselves as

leaders in helping their children learn to share in the responsibilities for the well-being of the family members.

DemocraticParents view their children as important people who have contributions to make to the family.

Permissive

Permit a wide range of behavior

PermissiveParents set few rules and allow the children much freedom and self-expression.

PermissivePatterns of parent behavior are somewhat difficult to predict.

PermissiveParents may respond

indifferent ways to similar situations, depending on the circumstances and the child involved.

PermissiveParents may change their guidance to meet individual situations.

PermissiveParents expect their children to make many choices and face the consequences of their decision.

ChangingParenting

StylesStudent Text

Page 108

Changing Parenting Styles

Parents may:–change parenting style with

different children

–remain consistent in parenting style until they experience a crisis or a great amount of stress

PredictingParenting

StylesStudent Text

Page 109

Cultural Background

Common expectations and parenting practices within culture

Child-Rearing Goals Parents have

various goals for their children.

Personal behaviors to career achievements.

Personality Patterns

Parenting style is influenced by personality patterns

heredity, personal experiences and interactions

Role Models Learned behavior

from parents and other caregivers.

In marriage, two different styles of role models are utilized

may cause conflicts

Environment

Location of home: urban vs rural

Environment

weather, time of day, season of year, affect child’s feelings and behavior

Characteristics of

Successful Parents

Student Text

Page 110

Adaptability

Sense of humor

Maturity

Positive Self-Concept

Emotional Health

Patience

Integrity

Team Effort

UndesirableParenting PracticesStudent Text

Page 112

Undesirable Parenting Practices... Unrealistic expectations Indulgence Submissiveness Overprotection

Undesirable Parenting Practices... Belittling Neglect Rejection

How Will YouRate As AParent ???

How Will You Rate ???

Do you feel good about yourself???

You like who you are and what you are like


Do you believe you will make a good

parent?


You have the knowledge you need to become a parent

Understand how a child develops and your role as a parent


Do you see yourself as a

caring person?


Do you value children and a

family life style?


Do you like the idea of becoming a parent or

of being a parent?

“There are only two lasting bequests parents can give their children …

One is roots;The other is

wings.”

Be sure to read Chapter 6

in preparation for a test over this chapter on

following class session

Tuesday October 30, 2001 You Will Need Your Textbook For Class Today.

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