Parenting grade 11

Decision to have a baby

The process of determining readiness to have a child and the responsibilities involved in shaping a child's attitudes and behaviors over time.

Effective Discipline

Discipline methods that promote growth, enhance self-concept, and help children become accountable and understand rules and expectations.

Fix up

A discipline technique where a child is expected to fix a situation they caused trouble or harm in, such as helping to fix a broken toy.

Ignore attention-seeking misbehavior

A discipline strategy where attention-seeking misbehavior is ignored to discourage its continuation.

Be firm

Speaking in a serious tone to let a child know that their behavior is being taken seriously, without resorting to yelling.

Stay in control

Maintaining emotional balance and acting before a situation escalates out of control.

Communication in the family

The important role of communication in setting boundaries, overcoming challenges, and maintaining healthy relationships within the family.

One-way communication

Communication where one person is talking or sending messages without receiving any response.

Two-way communication

Communication that involves both giving and receiving information, allowing for feedback and interaction.

Types of parenting styles

Permissive, democratic, authoritarian, jellyfish, and backbone parenting styles, each with their own advantages, disadvantages, and ways of responding to different situations.

Permissive

- let kids do whatever with no boundaries, consequences are up to kids.

democratic

- based on respect for both child & parent, 

Authoritarian(brick wall)

- too many rules, strict. Are inflexible and controlling

Authoritative(back bone):

 mix of permissive and authoritarian. Rules and boundaries

jellyfish

 Anything goes, and limits to acceptable behaviour r not clear

Backbone

 flexibility mizes w limits. Child develops a sense of right and wrong and enables kids to to think for themselves. 

Parenting Skills

Skills such as understanding, good decision-making, setting boundaries, being a good role model, behavior management, consistency, dedicating time to children, discipline, flexibility, honesty, and love.

Types of family units

Nuclear, extended, blended, childless, lone parent, cohabitation couples, gay and lesbian, adoptive, and foster families.

childless

cohabitation couples and common law marriages-

consists of family arrangements that resemble other forms, but without a legalized marriage

blended

 composed of parents who are divorced or separated(either through death or separation) and who have remained & formed a new family where kids from 1 or both 1st marriages & or from the remarriage

Role of parents, caregivers, and guardians

Leading, managing, providing loving care, making decisions based on values, providing communication, and teaching morality.

Pressures and social concerns for teenagers

Social pressures, pressure from peers and partners, body image, stress, bullying, mental health, and risk factors for suicide.

Social pressures,

 teens live in a society that promotes sexual activity            

pressure from peers and partners,

 Pressure from peers: peers may pressure eachother to have sex.  Pressure from partners: “everyone is doing it” “if you love me you will”

body image

a teens self-identity reflects how they view themselves and is influenced by many factors. Social media and TV shows influence body image. 

stress

Teen stress is when a teen is under stress and pressure. The way that they respond to it is the actual issue, teen stress can cause eating disorders, depression, social/physical/emotional changes & even suicide. 

Most teens stress experience

Most teens experience more stress when they perceive a situation as dangerous difficult, or painful and they do not have the resources to cope. Ex. exams. 

What happens to a teen when they are stressed

When a teen is stressed things like increased heart rate, stomach aches, headaches, and chest pains.

bullying

 behaviour directed at a specific person usually with someone they know, bullies may act alone or in groups.

The 4 types of bullying

Physical bulling, Verbal Bullying, cyber bullying and Relational Bullying

Physical bullying

: Putting hands on someone or blocking someone's way are some of the ways that physical bullies act. This type of bullying is most visible.

Verbal bullying

name-calling, insulting, constant teasing and threats are examples of verbal bullying. 

Relational Bullying

: Convincing peers to exclude someone, or talking shit or bs about someone other forms of bullying that r least visible.

mental health

how you think, feel and act in your everyday life, influences how u handle stress and make decisions and relate to other ppl.

Child abuse

when a parent/caregiver whether through action or failing to act, causes injury, death, or serious harm to a child.

Sexual abuse

happens when a child is raped or forced to commit a sexual act. But its also any sort of sexual contact with a child. 

 Neglect

an action or inaction on the part of the caregiver that causes a child physical or emotional harm. Ex. withholding food.  

 Emotional abuse

can have a negative affect on a child’s emotional development, and sense of worth. Ignoring a child or withholding love, support, or guidance is considered emotional abuse.

mental illness

 Psychological concerns

may become involved in substance abuse. Fall into a state of depression, may become violent/angry, may have an attitude-unable to handle stress. 

Emotional concerns

Loss of connection with peers or family, withdraw from many events(school, family), show feelings of unhappiness. 

risk factors for suicide

bullying behaviour emotional stress, and family conflict.

Abstinence

Choosing not to engage in sexual activity.

Interactions

Activities such as swimming lessons and painting that contribute to intellectual, social, and physical development.

Large and small motor skills

Examples include carrying toys, throwing a ball, making dots and scribbles, and putting small objects in their proper place.

Indicators of pregnancy

Morning sickness, fatigue, food cravings, and changes in the body.

Cesarean section

Surgical delivery of a baby through incisions in the mother's abdominal wall and uterus, done to prevent complications.

Preeclampsia

A high blood pressure disorder that can occur during pregnancy.

Fertility drugs

Medications used to treat infertility, but should be used under medical supervision.

Menstrual cycle

The 28-day cycle of hormonal changes in the female body, and how it can be used to pinpoint pregnancy.

Stages of labor

The different stages of the birthing process, including possible complications and scenarios.

Obstetrician

A doctor who specializes in delivering babies.

Three disciplines

Anthropology, psychology, and sociology, which study society, mankind and culture, and individual behavior, respectively.

Barbra Colaraso 

Studied parenting issues, teaching, school discipline, conflict resolution and justice.

Transmitting cultural heritage

The ways in which cultural heritage is passed down to children, such as through language, moral tales, folk tales, family stories, and music.