1. JOB DESCRIPTION: Long-term player needed for challenging, permanent work in chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to work evenings, weekends, and frequent 24-hour shifts. There is some overnight travel required. Travel expenses not reimbursed. RESPONSIBILITIES: Must keep this job for the rest of your life. Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily. Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly. Must possess the physical stamina of a pack mule. Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars, and coordinate production of multiple homework projects. ADVANCEMENT AND PROMOTION: There is no possibility of either. Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: None required, but on-the-job training is offered on a continually exhausting basis. WAGES: None. In fact, you must pay an average of $180,000 over the next 18 years. When you die, you give them whatever income you have left. BENEFITS: There is no health nor dental insurance, no pension, no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays, and no stock options. However, the job offers limitless opportunities for personal growth and free hugs for life. Employment opportunity

2. “My Thoughts About Parenting” Fill in your answers & share 1.What is a “good” parent? 2.What is it like to be a parent? 3.What are children like? 4.What is the easiest thing about being a parent? 5.What is the most difficult thing about being a parent? 6.What is the most important thing parents do for their children? 7.Today’s parents are the same as parents of 100 years ago because…… 8.Today’s parents are different than parents of 100 years ago because……

3. “WHAT MAKES A RESPONSIBLE PARENT?” ONE PERSON PER TABLE LOG ONTO: ANSWER GARDEN TYPE IN 10 RESPONSIBILITIES YOUR GROUP THINKS A PARENT HAS--- (LIMITED TO 20 CHARACTERS) WE WILL DETERMINE THE TOP 10 FROM THE WHOLE CLASS TO PUT INTO YOUR NOTES!

4. Outcomes of Parenting Make a list with class & put in notes Outcomes: Responsible Parenting Outcomes: Non-Responsible Parenting Society (all across USA) Schools & Communities The Child The Parent

5. ASSIGNMENT Go to Google Classroom: Parenting Click on the PDF and Read Article “Empowering Parents: Responsibilities” Click on the Google Doc and Write paragraphs: “Responsible Parenting” Click “Turn In” when finished.