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Chapter 1 Parenting: A Rewarding Choice 27
Thinking Critically
16. Do you accept or reject the parenting
myths presented in this chapter?
Why? Draw conclusions about other
misconceptions you think people have
about parenting. What conclusions can
you draw about the realities of parenting?
17. Analyze how a person may know when
he or she is ready to have children.
Discuss your analyses in a small group.
Then share your group’s ideas with the
rest of the class.
18. Assume you are a parent. Assess the
morals you feel are important for your
children to develop and make a list.
Explain why you selected each moral.
Recalling the Facts
1. Contrast the terms parent, parenting, and
parenthood.
2. Describe the personal qualities of
nurturance, dedication, and flexibility for
effective parenting.
3. Describe two myths about parenthood.
Explain why each is considered a myth.
4. List four responsibilities of parenting.
5. Why is a child’s need for love considered
the most important need?
6. What are children’s physical needs?
7. Name two ways that parents can promote
their children’s intellectual growth.
8. How can parents encourage social
development in their children?
9. Why is moral development important for
children?
10. How does structure in the home help
children develop morally?
11. Contrast ethnic identity and diversity.
12. Why do parents have the responsibility of
maintaining their good health?
13. Name two actions that parents can take
to maintain good health.
14. What are two ways that parents can
reduce their stress?
15. List two rewards of parenting.