RHF 2: parenting education

What are the 6 key areas of readiness to consider before having children?

Marriage readiness, financial readiness, emotional readiness, social readiness, intellectual readiness, physical readiness.

What is important about marriage readiness before having children?

Marriage should reach the goal-directed stage, the first year of marriage is for adjusting and building patterns, pregnancy is best delayed during this time, stable marriages are strengthened by children, weak marriages may be weakened by children.

How does your social life change when you have children?

you need to be with your child at all times or pay for child care, you’ll have less free time.

What physical factors should be considered before having children?

You should be in good health, the prime age for mothers is between 23-30 years old

What intellectual readiness is needed for parenthood? (3)

You should understand the responsibilities and commitments of parenthood, understand child development, and recognize that it’s a lifelong commitment.

What 5 emotional qualities are needed before having children?

You need to be flexible with your time, handle interrupted sleep patterns, be patient, share with your child, and cope with the frustrations of a crying child.

What 8 financial factors should be considered before having children?

You should be financially stable, prepare for initial expenses like doctor visits, hospital costs, baby food, diapers, a car seat, and furniture, and understand that raising a child to age 18 may cost around $150,000.