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Transcript of Chapter Parenthood: Choices and Challenges Chapter 12.
Chapter
Parenthood: Choices and Challenges
Chapter 12
Chapter OverviewI. The Reaction PaperII. Introductory “Quiz”III. Thought for the WeekIV. What good is a father?V. Book ReviewVI. The Auction
I. The Reaction Paper
A. Due at the beginning of class on Monday or Tuesday.
B. Write about three topics of interest to you that we have discussed during the week.
C. If you miss the lectures, obtain a copy of Fatherless America, by David Blankenhorn and write a report on the book.
II. Introductory “Quiz”
1. Children will turn out well if they have good parents.
Not Necessarily
2. There are no bad children, only bad parents.
False
3. Making money has priority over parenting in our society.
True
4. Parenting ends when the children leave home.
False
5. Couples who are childless are happier than those with children.
True
6. Childless couples are more likely to divorce than those with
children.
True
7. Two-parent families are more democratic and less neglectful in
parenting than single-parent families.
True
8. Experts agree that parents today are overly-indulgent and
too lenient with their children and that it is harmful to the child.
True
9. About 40% of children live in a home where the biological father
is not present.
True
10. The best gift a father can give his children is to love their mother.
True
III. Thought for the Week:
The most important work you will ever do is within
the walls of your own home.E. Jeffrey Hill
IV. What good is a father?
V. Book Review: Fatherless America
A. History of American FatherhoodB. RepercussionsC. The Role of the FatherD. ElephantsE. Types of Fathers
VI. The AuctionA. PreviewB. AuctionC. What have we learned?
VII. What do you want in a family?
A. An “In Tact Family”B. Family Home EveningC. Consider the Following
A. Family Home Evening 1. Once Weekly 2. Format
a. Openb. Businessc. Lessond. Gamee. Dessertf. Close
3. Alternative Format: Activity
VII. Final Considerations
A. What do you want in a family and how will you get it?
B. Student readingsC. Handout Packet