CDFR 3002 1st Edition Lecture 1Outline of Current Lecture I. Reasons for Having ChildrenII. Reasons for Not Having Children III. Parenting as a Processa. 3 Main Parenting PartnersIV. ChildV. ParentVI. SocietyVII. Historical Look at Parenting VIII. Demographic Changes Affecting Parenting IX. Generation BBXYZX. Does Parent Training Matter? Current Lecture- Reasons For Having Children o To love and be close too Excitement at children’s growth/skillso Sense of personal growth o More sensitive/caringo Satisfy society’s expectations of being an adulto Feel creative and accomplishmento Meet moral and religious expectationso More security in times of sickness and old age - Reasons For Not Having Childreno Restrictions Loss of freedom Loss of time More worko Negative feelings in relation to children Worry about health and well-being Fear they will not be a good parent Difficulties in discipline o Concerned about the child being poorly cared for - Parenting as a Processo 3 Main Parenting Partners SocietyThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.- Provides values and standards of conduct- Changes in response to social changes Parent- Provide responsible caregiving - Receives authority from society  Child- Constant care required: Physical, Emotional, Psychological, Social - Childo Physical Needs Shelter, food, clothing, and warmtho Psychological and Social Ongoing relationship with at least one adult with lifelong commitment Secondary adult that provides caretaking for child and parent support Stable and consistent interactions with environment that lead to growth o Emotional Experience wide range of emotions Be taught regulation not repressiono Contribution 100 percent of future human and social capital  Society depends entirely on their future- Parento Parents come with their own “Histories”  Gender, personality, relationships, physical and psychological health networks, problem-solving skills, abilitieso Parents often think society should do more Only 6% thought society was doing enough. They want more: - Financial help (increase tax credit, remove sales tax, etc.)- More time with families (flex work, paid leave, extra time off)o Roe Companies (Results-Only Environment): You can work anywhere, anytime as long as you achieve the expected result - Laws increasing safety - Positive messages that support parents’ values o Biggest challenge is protecting children from social influences (47%) o Contribution Society relies on them to provide care for children- Provide for all of the needs for children until they can care for them  Nearly impossible for society to provide this level of care - Societyo Expectations for parents Childhood immunizations Ongoing medical care Education between ages of 5-18 Acceptable forms of discipline for behavior Help children become law-abiding citizenso Society provides  Free education from ages 5-18 Tax exemption for each child Tax credit for child care expenses Assistance if parent/child is disabled or living in poverty Regulation for parents and children - Child Protective Services- Juvenile Detention - Historical Look at Parentingo Extended Farm Family Children were viewed as employees so their families tended to be large and stayed locally close to each othero Nuclear Family 70’s to Early 80’s o Diverse Family Formso Multi-Generational Families People are living longer and economic times are hard - Demographic Changes Affecting Parentingo Lifespan has increased 1900: women (49 years) and men (46.4 years) Today: women (80.4 years) and men (75.4 years) o Average number of children 1900: 4.1 children 2009: 1.93 children o Less time together Due to technology, parents work extends past the 8 hour day  Daily media exposure:- Children/Teens: 10 hours, 45 minutes- Parents: 10-12 hours - Generation BBXYZo Mature/Silents(1927-1945)  Pre-feminism: women stayed home if they worked: - Teacher, Secretary Nurse Men stayed at same job Divorce not an option/Children with marriageo Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Mothers primarily responsible for childcare  Women began working outside the home 1st raise children in dual-income 1st Divorce Generationo Generation X (1965-1980)  Latch-key kids Very individualistic More child/family focused Average 7 career changes Late to marry, quick to divorceo Generation Y Dealt with omnipresent parents Learned world is not a safe place Never known world without computers Want fast and immediate answers Special and want to be treated as such  Work is not central focuso Generation Z/Boomlets (Born after 2001)  2006 record number of births - 49% Hispanic- Most common name is Rodriguez  KYOG: Kids Growing Older Younger 1990: average age for Barbie is 10 2000: average age dropped to 3 By 4 they want electronics - Does Parent Training Matter? o Warm, Sensitive Careo Positive feedback from teacherso Develop self-regulation, form friendships, adjust to rules o Develop self-esteem, enter school confidentlyo Behavioral and emotional control promote learning Positive feedback from