Objectives: TSWBAT to define relationship, marriage and parenting terms. TSWBAT to identify the...
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- Objectives: TSWBAT to define relationship, marriage and
parenting terms. TSWBAT to identify the responsibilities of
parenthood. TSWBAT to evaluate what to consider before becoming a
parent. Marriage/Parenting
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- Relationship Rights: A healthy relationship allows you to: The
right to be treated with respect. The right to live without fear of
abuse. The right not to be perfect. The right to constructively
express your feelings and opinions. The right to fulfill your own
needs. The right to reject stereotypes and set your own standards.
The right to participate in decision making and to change your
mind. The right to privacy and time alone. The right to maintain
old friendships and make new ones. The right to say no or to
disagree. The right to leave or end a relationship.
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- What are YOU looking for in a partner?
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- Love and Intimacy Love Strong feeling of affection and liking
for another Involves behaviors which show commitment Involves
expression of ones inner most thoughts and feelings Intimacy Deep
and meaningful sharing between two people Monogamous Partners are
intimate with only each other
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- Building a strong relationship before marriage The three Cs:
Communication, Compromise, and Commitment Communication of
feelings, thoughts, desires, and expectations to your partner If
you want your needs met, then be responsible for expressing them
Commitment = a decision to make a promise to another person
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- How to predict success in a marriage Age Reasons for marriage
Length of the relationship and engagement Similar attitudes about
children & child-raising Similar interests Committed to sexual
fidelity Good character Parents success at marriage Parental
attitudes towards the potential marriage partner Careful selection
of the marriage partner
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- Intimacy For marriage to sustain itself over the years four
types of intimacy must be present: 1. Philosophical sharing beliefs
& values ( particular important when raising kids) 2.
Psychological sharing of needs, emotions, weaknesses and strengths,
individual success, show support in disappointment 3. Creative
sharing of efforts to accomplish task and projects, each partner
must do his or her share of the work with a willing attitude 4.
Physical wide range of behaviors that express warmth and closeness,
physical affection, marriage partners should be physically
attracted to one another
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- ParenthoodParenthood is a commitment with no guaranteed
outcome. Being ready for parenthood means being ready to focus on
someone elses needs in addition to your own. A baby will demand
attention 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and then take another 18+
years to raise.
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- Personal Reflection Write two positive characteristics of your
parents/guardians that you hope to carry on when you are a parent.
Explain why these 2 characteristics are important to you. Write two
characteristics about your parents/guardians you hope to not
continue when you are a parent. Explain why you do not want to
carry on these 2 characteristics.
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- Characteristics of a good parent In your notes outline: Read
the 21 characteristics of a good parent. Circle the numbers of the
top five you agree with. Next to the five characteristics that you
chose, write a statement why you believe the five characteristics
you choose are the most meaningful to you.
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- Resources needed for Parenthood Brainstorm a list of costs that
a new parent may have during the first year of childrearing. How
much do you think it will approximately cost in the first year of
parenthood?
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- Resources needed for Parenthood in the first year: Health
Insurance Delivery and postpartum care for mother and baby
Pediatricians visits, regular baby checkups Immunizations, sick
visits, medications Nursery furnishings Clothing for baby Diapers
Formula, food and vitamins Baby supplies, bottles, swabs, baby
wipes, powder etc. Developmental toys, books, etc. Stroller, car
seat, swing, highchair, etc. Possible child care, day care
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- Cost of Raising a Baby in the First Year: The average cost of
raising a baby in the first year is estimated to be approximately
$11,000.
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- Resources needed for Parenthood Brainstorm a list of costs that
a parent may have while raising a child (0-18 years). How much do
you think it will approximately cost each year to raise a child?
Grand total?
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- Resources needed for raising a child: Health Insurance Health
care (doctor visits, dentist, etc.) Immunizations and medications
Housing/Room furnishings Clothing, shoes, coats Food Developmental
toys, books, etc. Stroller, car seat Possible child care, day care
Technology (phones, computers, etc) Transportation Education
Activities (sports, music, camps, etc)
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- The average cost of raising a child is estimated to be
approximately $230,000. This is approximately $14,000 a year. Cost
of Raising a Child:
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- Child Care Latch-Key Children & Dual Working Parents A
latchkey kid or latchkey child is a child who returns from school
to an empty home because his or her parent or parents are away at
work, or a child who is often left at home with little or no
parental supervision. Were you a latch-key child? Did one or both
of your parents work when you were younger?