Parenting and Caring

Flashcards about parenting and caring including types of parents, the roles of parents/carers, and necessary preparations.

What is the legal process where parental rights are transferred from birth parents to adoptive parents?

Adoption

Define open adoption.

All parties agree to contact and exchange information; the child knows and meets biological parents.

Define closed adoption.

No information is shared; the child does not know or meet their biological parents.

What is permanent care?

Children under the responsibility of Family + Community Services, unable to reunite in the care of their parents.

What is fostering?

An alternative living arrangement for children whose parents are temporarily unable to care for them.

How do community beliefs and attitudes impact social parents?

Social stigma + isolation

How can legal changes impact social parents?

Financial + legal issues.

How does technology impact social parents?

Psychological distress

Name two negative impacts of fostering

Attachment issues, problems with behaviors

Define step-parenting.

A man or woman who marries a partner who has a child or children from a previous relationship.

Name two negative impacts of step-parenting

Loyalty conflicts, strained relationships

Define surrogacy.

An arrangement between a couple who can’t have a baby and a woman who gets pregnant on behalf of the couple; the baby is handed to them after delivery.

What is a legal requirement for adoption in regards to a child who is more than 12 years old?

If a child is more than 12 years, they must give consent

What impact has improvements in reproductive technology had on adoption?

Improvements in reproductive tech have impacted the number of children available for adoption .

What is a primary carer?

A person who provides the most informal assistance to a person with one or more disabilities, ongoing for at least 6 months and be provided for one or more core activities (communication, mobility, self care)

According to the notes, what are parents responsible for?

Satisfying specific needs for their children, including safety+security, ASoL, health, education and sense of identity

Define Informal carers.

Any person who is giving regular ongoing assistance to another person without payment

What does ASoL stand for and why is it relevant to parenting?

Adequate Standard of Living, parents must provide nutritious food, clean water, appropriate clothing and safe housing.

Name two ways that parents can help children feel valued and affirmed

Modelling appropriate behaviour with others, allowing children to take on age-appropriate responsibilities.

Name two positive lifestyle choices that parents need to make before they get pregnant

Maintain a balanced diet, drink plenty of water, don't drink or smoke, take folic acid.