Parenting- responsibilities and considerations

Including social and emotional support for them

parenting

refers broadly to the activity of raising a child

social support

Informed or practical assistance from relatives, friends, neighbours or the community

social support examples

babysitting, money, meal prep, assistance with transport

emotional support

relates to the feelings that others understand your needs and will try to help you

emotional support examples

active listening, empathising and validating, love/care and encouragement, problem solving

Responsibilities of parent

provide education, shelter, clothes, nutritious food, safety/supervision and control, medical care, and protect their child from harm

Considerations of becoming a parent

financial security, relationship readiness, stable mental and physical health