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What stage in the family life cycle are you in if your children are 4 and 6-7?

You are in the 'Developing' stage.

What are three things a family can do to be considered a strong family?

Commitment, time together, communication.

What coping skill characterizes a strong family?

Effective communication.

What social trend has created the 'sandwich generation'?

People living longer.

When setting a rule for a child, what are two things you should do?

Be clear and reasonable.

What two factors should you consider when setting a limit for a child?

Age and realism.

What do we call responses that discourage a child from repeating a behavior?

Negative reinforcement.

What are two ways a parent can over-parent?

Setting too harsh rules and making excuses.

What is a child's inner sense of right and wrong called?

Conscience.

What should you consider regarding inappropriate behavior?

Whether they know it's wrong and if they did it on purpose.

What happens when caregivers are not consistent in guiding a child's behavior?

The child doesn't know who to trust.

What happens if a child trying to be helpful spills coffee?

There should be no punishment.

What happens to children who are over-parented?

They are not independent.

What is an effective form of punishment?

Time out, ignoring, natural consequences.

What are two guidelines for praising children?

Praise actions right away and be sincere.

What can cause variation in the predictable family life cycle?

Death in the family or divorce.

Which parenting style do children obey their parents without question?

Authoritarian.

What parenting style allows children to have input on the rules and limitations?

Assertive-Democratic.

When should a parent start to change the rules?

When the child grows up and needs more independence.

How long is a four-year-old's time out?

4 minutes.

When is it okay to ignore a child?

When they are seeking attention.

What are two good practices for giving children guidance?

Be a role model and be specific.

What is the consequence if a child leaves their bike outside and it gets stolen?

Natural consequence.

What are three ineffective punishments?

Yelling, belittling, silent treatment.

What are three social trends currently affecting families?

Aging family members, work change, people moving.

What stage in the family life cycle are you in when you help your children learn to be independent?

Launching stage.

What does it mean to obtain permanent parental rights to a child not biologically your own?

Adoption.

What is an advantage of allowing your children to make decisions about their behavior?

They become more independent.

What is the relationship between how much money you have and the deprivation of a child?

There is none.

What societal functions do families serve?

Raise kids and provide a healthy, loving home.

What is a tradition centered around day-to-day life in a family?

Pattern.

What is the ultimate goal of guidance?

Self-discipline.

What family structure consists of a mom, dad, child, and grandparent?

Extended family.

What family structure contains a child and one parent?

Single parent family.

What stage in the family life cycle are you in when your child is establishing their home and marriage?

Coupling stage.

What stage in the family life cycle are you in when your last child moves out?

Empty nest stage.

What do you call a family when they have a child from a previous marriage or relationship?

Blended family.

What kind of family are you living in when you take temporary custody?

Foster family.