tuesday october 30, 2001 you will need your textbook for class today
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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.
Volunteer to Read
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
Needs & Parenting Skills
Needs & Parenting Skills
Sources ofParenting
Information
Student Text
Page 106
Sources of Parenting Information
Most people learn parenting techniques from their parents & other caregivers.
Sources of Parenting Information
Most parenting information is
“caught”
&
not “taught”
Sources of Parenting Information
Sources of Parenting Information
Sources of Parenting Information
Sources of Parenting Information
Take a parenting course or
class.
Sources of Parenting Information
Read books & magazine
articles about
children & parenting
Sources of Parenting Information
Talk to relatives &
friends about their parenting experiences in
caring for children
Sources of Parenting Information
Observe parents &
other caregivers
with children
Sources of Parenting Information
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
How Will You Rate ???
Do you believe you will make a good
parent?
How Will You Rate ???
You have the knowledge you need to become a parent
Understand how a child develops and your role as a parent
How Will You Rate ???
Do you see yourself as a
caring person?
How Will You Rate ???
Do you value children and a
family life style?
How Will You Rate ???
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
