1. Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Chapter 3: Parenting

2. Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Roles Parents Play Nurturer Importance of attachment Fathers and mothers as nurturers Adult relationships Parents as spouses Pressure on marriage

3. Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Roles of Parents (continued) Individual Lifelong personal development Erikson’s adult stages Worker Conflict of work and parenting Options for working parents

4. Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Roles of Parents (continued)  Consumer Need for two working parents Cost of raising a child Child care “trilemma”: quality care; appropriate compensation for staff; affordability for parents

5. Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Roles of Parents (continued) Educator Parenting styles: authoritarian, permissive, authoritative Socialization of children Preparation for formal schooling

6. Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Parenthood as Emotional Experience Why do people become parents? Expansion of self Moral values Sources of affection Stimulation and fun Achievement

7. Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Why do people become parents? (continued) Power and influence Social comparison Economic utility

8. Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Seven Emotional Responses Irrevocability: No turning back Restriction, isolation, and fatigue Noninstinctual love—acquired over time Guilt—not being the ideal parent

9. Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Emotional Responses (continued) Satisfaction—watching a child grow and develop Anxiety and uncertainty—never sure what is right action Real concern and caring for the child— a strong emotional connection with the child