Parenting

AgendaWarm UpLEQsGraphic Organizer NotesTeacher VideosWrap Up

Warm UpIn complete sentences, write a paragraph

that completes the following thought:

“A good parent is………….”

Your response must be 5-7 sentences long

Learning Essential Questions:Why is parenting difficult?What are the pros and cons of parenthood?What factors must be considered before

becoming a parent?What are the effects of family planning?What are some physical and psychological

problems of infertilityWhat are some fertility methods?

Parenting – caring for children and helping them grow and develop

Why is it hard to be a good parent?Parenting skills are not automatic: a person

does not just become a good parent

Just because a person is biologically able to reproduce, does not mean he or she will be a good parent

Think- Pair- ShareThink for 2 minutes about the questionTurn to your partner and discuss your

opinionsReport back to the class

CAN PARENTING BE LEARNED??

Lets here from our Staff!......(Videos)

Parenting CAN be learned!! Many couples feel they need help learning how to become good parents. THIS IS OKAY!!!!!!!!

Resources include: professionals and/or successful parents to give adviceLiterature(books, journals, magazines) that is

practical, accurate and availableChild care and parenting classes: Community

Colleges and local American Red Cross chapters may offer such classes

Spending time with families with infants and young children

Discuss:Discuss: what feelings and attitudes about

parenthood should couples discuss before marriage?

How could an unplanned pregnancy affect parenting success?

Day 2: AgendaWarm Up: Name 3 factors that must be

considered before choosing to become a parent

Review “Reasons for Parenting” WorksheetContinue Notes/Graphic OrganizersTextbook Activity: Reasons for NOT ParentingArticleWrap UP

Deciding About ParenthoodDeciding whether to have children is a

personal choice

For the sake of the child, the husband AND wife should agree on the decision

The decision to parent is a PERMANENT choice

Once a child is born, he or she is part of the parent’s life forever

Activity: Textbook Reasons for Choosing or Not Choosing Parenthood

Positive reasons for wanting to be

a parent

Reasons for wanting to be a

parent

Reasons to not be a parent

Parents are on call 24/7 and don’t get paid

Once a parent always a parent

Day Three AgendaWarm Up: Write down one question you

would ask a Parent about their decision to have children, or about parenthood in general

Article Review and Reaction ParagraphGuest Speakers! Parenting PamphletsBaby Money: How much do these items really

cost??Wrap UP

Agenda Warm Up: Write down the most

interesting/funny fact your remember from Friday’s Guest Speakers

Article Review and Reaction ParagraphGuest Speakers SummaryChapter Vocabulary and QuestionsBaby Money Worksheet: How much do these

items really cost??Wrap UP

Article ReviewReview the article from yesterdays class. Write a reaction paper describing the

following:What is your opinion of the article? Do you

agree or disagree with the statements made and why?

What are five facts for new parents to be aware of when considering parenthood.

What advice can you give to new parents?

Parenting Pamphlet“Is Parenting for you?” “Are You Ready to be

a Parent”Create a informational pamphlet for people

who are considering becoming a parentYou may use your class notes, discussions and

guest speakers for informationYour pamphlet must be informative Be sure to include all information that new

parents must consider before becoming a parent

You may also include advice for new parents

Baby MoneyLook through your store flyers for some

typical baby items.Create a poster highlighting the price of

these items.Look for clothes, toys, baby food, formula,

bottles, diapers, wipes, etc…

Wrap UpAre you thinking about going into a career

involving children? Do you think that you will want children of

your own one day?How can these two relate?