Parenting Definitions

Parent

A person who gives birth to offspring and brings up and cares for a child.

Parenting

The act/process of raising a child.

Parenthood

The state of being a parent, which begins when one has a child by birth/adoption.

Role

A set of behaviors related to a certain function you assume in life.

Nurturance

Loving, care, and attention.

Realistic Expectations

Knowledge of developmental skills children have at a certain age, helps parents provide an atmosphere for growth and learning.

Unconditional Love

Type of love that sets no conditions or boundaries.

Dedication

A deep level of continued commitment.

Flexibility

Being ready and able to adapt to new and different circumstances.

Myth

A half true or untrue story/notion used to explain certain traditions, practice, or beliefs.

Moral Development

Gradual and reflects a child’s understanding of the difference between right and wrong.

Morals

Beliefs people have that help them discern between right and wrong.

Structure

Sets behavioral limits (home rules) that teach children how to get along in the world.

Ethnic Groups

Groups of people with a common racial, national, tribal, religious, or cultural orgin or background.

Cultural Traditions

Children learn from and enjoy participating in traditions that involve food preparation, clothing, or religious practices of a family’s ethnic background.

Ethnic Identity

The way a person views him/herself as a member of a particular ethnic group.

Heritage

All that had been passed down through the generations.

Diversity

A condition of differing from one another.

Stress

The tension caused by a condition/situation that demands a mental/physical adjustment.