1. Parenting

2. QUIZ
What is parenting?
What are the considerations to consider in determining personal preparedness for parenthood (parenthood readiness)? Ex: emotional maturity

3. Toughest Job in the World!

4. What is parenting?
The process of caring for children and helping them grow and develop.

5. What are some of the challenges?
24/7
Unpaid
Letting children fail
Allowing children to explore own likes/dislikes
Always changing
Often little to no training

6. What are some of the rewards?
Joy and pride
Role of importance
Create meaningful relationships
Impacts individuals, families and society

7. Parenthood Readiness Emotional Maturity
Health Considerations (biological)
Financial
Educational
Social

8. Emotional Maturity
Being responsible enough to consistently put someone else’s needs before your own
Not expecting anything in return
Capable of controlling temper and other emotions

9. Health Considerations
Prenatal nutrition is very important
Maternal age is a consideration
Optimal age for child bearing is 20-35
Some medical problems can affect the health of the child or parent’s ability to care for a child

10. Financial Concerns Raising a child is expensive
Who will work vs care for baby? Childcare?

11. Educational Concerns
How will a child impact a parents education if not yet complete?
Raising a child is very time consuming, will continuing educational pursuits be possible?

12. Social Considerations
Will the new parent be able to adjust to their new role, and its impact upon their social life?

13. Stages of Parenthood
Six stages parents move through as they develop and change along with their children.
Being aware and prepared for the various stages can allow more effective parenting which can lead to happier, more satisfied lives

14. Six Stages of Parenthood
Image Making During pregnancy Parents begin to imagine themselves as parents

15. Six Stages of Parenthood
Nurturing Birth to Age 2 Parents become emotionally attached to child May question relative worth of other priorities

16. Six Stages of Parenthood
Authority Age 2- 4/5 Parents determine rules Clarified role as an authority figure

17. Six Stages of Parenthood
Interpretive Age 4/5- 13 Parents rethink their role as parents Decide what knowledge, skills, and values the child needs

18. Six Stages of Parenthood
Interdependent Adolescence Parents establish boundaries and find disciplinary methods appropriate for teens

19. Six Stages of Parenthood
Departure Child leaves home Parents evaluate their parenting