Understanding Parenting

Question 0

Wrong reasons to become a parent…

Answer 0

1. To prove adulthood
2. To please someone else
3. For emotional benefits

Question 1

10 principles of good parenting

Answer 1

1. What you do matters
2. You cannot be too loving
3. Be involved in your child’s life
4. Adapt your parenting to fit your child
5. Establish and set rules
6. Foster your child’s independence
7. Be consistent
8. Avoid harsh discipline
9. Explain your rules and decisions
10. Treat your child with respect

Question 2

Roots to teen pregnancy - internal pressures

Answer 2

Sexual feelings
Reluctance to talk
Desire for love and affection

Question 3

Roots of teen pregnancy - external pressures

Answer 3

Societal pressures
Society promotes sexual activity
Pressures from peers
Pressures from partners