The Parenthood Decision Unit 1 Parenting Mrs. Dollard

Curriculum Frameworks FW 1.1: Define terms related to the parenthood decision. FW 1.1: Apply terms in correct context. FW 1.2: Classify types of parents. 1.2.1: Compare and contrast characteristics of parenting types. FW 1.3: State factors to consider in making a parenthood decision. (N.S. 15.4) 1.3.1: Determine factors to consider in making a parenthood decision. 1.3.2: Develop a checklist of personal qualities needed for effective parenting. 1.3.3: Examine effects of parenthood on marriage and personal relationships. FW 1.4: List types of family structures with components of each. FW: 1.4.1: Chart types of family structures. FW 1.4.2: Designate impact of an additional child within each family structure. (N.S. 15.4.3) FW 1.5: List costs related to having and raising a child. FW 1.5.1: Determine the financial cost of having and raising a child. FW 1.5.2: Research cost of teen pregnancies to society. FW 1.6: Name reasons for family planning. FW 1.6.1: Examine reasons for family planning. FW 1.1-1.8

Frameworks Continued… FW 1.7: List factors that influence family planning decisions. FW 1.7.1: Investigate options for infertile couples. FW 1.7.2: Analyze legal and ethical impacts of current and emerging technology on fertility and family planning. (N.S. 15.4.4) FW 1.8: Describe the purpose of genetic counseling. FW 1.8.1: Identify reasons for seeking genetic counseling. FW 1.1-1.8

Unit 1 Vocabulary Adoptive Parent: a person who becomes a parent through a legal process. Biological Parents: two people who conceive a child; also called birth parents. Blended Family: either or both spouses have been married before and have one or more children from a previous relationship. Family Planning: a deliberate act of deciding how many children and the spacing of years between each child. Foster Parent: a person who provides a temporary home for a child. FW 1.1

Vocabulary Continued… Genetic Counseling: medical advice that tells a couple the options and risks of having genetic problems in their children. Heredity: the sum of all the qualities a person inherits from his or her parents at birth. Infertility: the inability to conceive a child. Nuclear Family: made up of a married couple and their biological or adoptive children. Parenting: the process of caring for children and helping them grow and learn. Sibling: a brother or sister. FW 1.1

Types of Parents Birth-biologically becoming a child’s parent. Marriage-becoming a child’s parent by marrying his/her parent. Adoption-legally becoming a child’s parent. Foster/Guardianship- providing a substitute family. FW 1.2

Factors to Consider in Making the Parenthood Decision Readiness for Parenting State of Marital Relationship Strong relationship Keeping the marriage the primary relationship. Willingness to compromise Open communication Finances Goals Short Term Long Term Careers FW 1.3~N.S.15.4

Types of Family Structures Nuclear family husband, wife & at least one child by birth or adoption Single parent family one parent and his or her biological or adopted child Blended family people with children marry and create a “stepfamily” Extended family all relatives in the family Foster family a person who provides a temporary home for a child. FW 1.4 and 1.4.1

Impact of Siblings For Other Children Playmate Opportunity for sharing Life long relationship Longest relationship in life Sibling Rivalry For Parents Increase in responsibility Increase in financial resources Quality time for each child Parents need to make marital relationship and individual time a priority. FW 1.4.2~N.S.15.4.3

Costs Related to Raising Children Prenatal Costs Delivery Costs Health Care (Birth-18) Medical Visits/Dental Visits Immunizations Prescriptions Initial Cost Baby Supplies Equipment Furniture Toys Clothing Child Care Educational Costs Entertainment FW 1.5

Baby Costs Clothes Furniture Toys Equipment Childcare Supplies FW 1.5 Baby Costs Clothes T-shirts Gowns Socks Toys Rattles Stuffed animals Childcare Types and cost vary Furniture Bed Changing table Rocker Equipment Bath tub Stroller Swing Supplies Diaper/wipes Formula Breastfeeding supplies

Family Planning Readiness…Am I Ready??? Measuring Maturity Thinking about Health Allow for physical and emotional recovery in between children. Condition of the Relationship Lifestyle Considerations Considering Goals Financial Considerations Number of children Spacing of children FW 1.6 and 1.6.1

Advantages of Family Planning Ensures parenthood is by choice rather than by chance Allows couples to achieve goals they have set for themselves Couples can determine what size family they desire FW 1.6 and 1.6.1

Influences on Family Planning Health Fertility Birth Control Options Infertility: the inability to conceive a child. Infertility Medications Cost of Infertility Medications and Procedures Cost of multiple births on a family’s income. Ethical Issues Statistics of Infertility technology and multiple births. Health issues related to multiple births. Mother Unborn Babies FW 1.7, 1.7.1, 1.7.2~N.S. 15.4.4

Options for Infertile Couples Negative: Side Effects Dizziness Diarrhea Lung Problems Abdominal Pain Nausea Multiple Births The more children a pregnant woman carries, the more difficult it is for them all to survive. The more babies the lower the birth weight. The more babies the harder it is for the mother to carry them full term. Positive: The medication may stimulate the woman’s body to function properly in preparation of conception. The woman may finally get pregnant. FW 1.7.1

Options for Infertile Couples Adoption: the couple legally takes all responsibilities and rights for raising a child already born or in the womb. Surrogate Mother: (substitute mother). A woman who becomes pregnant for another couple. She may carry a couple’s fertilized egg that was removed from the biological mother because she is unable to carry the baby to completion. A surrogate may be artificially inseminated with sperm from the husband of an infertile woman. This process takes legal arrangements and must meet state law. FW 1.7.1

Options for Infertile Couples In Vitro Fertilization: a process that is used when a woman has damaged Fallopian tubes that prevent pregnancy. In a small glass dish, a doctor combines a mature egg from the woman and combines it with the sperm from her husband. If fertilization occurs, the doctor places the zygote in the woman’s uterus. If the zygote attaches itself to the uterus a normal pregnancy takes place. Artificial Insemination: a process by which the doctor injects sperm into a woman’s uterus with a special needle. The sperm may be the husbands or a donor. FW 1.7.1

Options for Infertile Couples Ovum Transfer The procedure uses an egg taken from a female donor through in vitro fertilization. It may be used by other women who lack working ovaries or have inherited disorders. FW 1.7.1

Options for Infertile Couples As more technological advances are made, there are many questions raised about the ethics involved in helping to make babies. Ethical Impacts Can people afford multiples? Societal Ramifications Public assistance Technology has improved creating more multiple births Health Problems for mom and baby. Ovum transfers and surrogate mothers are especially controversial. Legal Issues FW 1.7.2

Genetic Counseling Genetic Counselor Genetic Counseling: medical advice that tells a couple the options and risks of having genetic problems in their children. History of Genetic Disorders Previous birth of a child with a genetic disorder. Risk Factor Age Genetic Counselor Runs a multitude of tests on both parents. Informs parents on probability of having a child with a genetic disorder. Provides parents with options. Does not tell the parents not to have children. Does not tell parents what to do with an existing pregnancy. FW 1.8 and 1.8.1