Chapter Two: Tasks of Chapter Two: Tasks of ParentingParenting

Child DevelopmentChild Development

Mrs. TuckerMrs. Tucker

Three Tasks of ParentingThree Tasks of Parenting

Physical CarePhysical Care NurturingNurturing GuidanceGuidance

PHYSICAL CAREPHYSICAL CARE

Food and clothingFood and clothing Exercise and restExercise and rest A safe homeA safe home Health careHealth care

NURTURINGNURTURING

LoveLove SupportSupport AttentionAttention EncouragementEncouragement

GUIDANCEGUIDANCE

Appropriate limitsAppropriate limits Self-controlSelf-control Positive valuesPositive values Moral standardsMoral standards

Reasons for ParenthoodReasons for Parenthood

1.1. Add depth to strong relationshipAdd depth to strong relationship

2.2. Love childrenLove children

3.3. Experience the special life-long parenting bondExperience the special life-long parenting bond

4.4. Willing to place the needs of child before your ownWilling to place the needs of child before your own

Unsound ReasonsUnsound Reasons

1.1. Marriage is in troubleMarriage is in trouble

2.2. A baby is someone who will always love meA baby is someone who will always love me

3.3. Being a parent will make me specialBeing a parent will make me special

4.4. Someone will take care of me when I’m oldSomeone will take care of me when I’m old

5.5. Parents want grandchildrenParents want grandchildren

6.6. Other friends have childrenOther friends have children