5.07: Parent-Child Relationships

What is communication? How does communicating relate to parenting? Communication is any sharing between two or more people. Communication is related to parenting because its important role of positive parenting and it helps guide as well as understand their child more.
How can financial issues affect parenting? Financial issues can affect parenting because most families with this problem tend to spend more time working less time with their love ones. this can cause depression and stress which can create a negative vibe round thir family.
How does negative communication differ from positive communication? Positive communication differs from negative communication in a way were positive communication, its just you and your child talking no interrupion. Both people talk and listen to get a understanding of each other so that a solution can be made for the problem.
How can divorce affect children? Divorce can affect children in may ways such as temper tantrums, difficulty sleeping, guilt, and emotions. Its many ways divorce can affect children but in different ways and age group in life.
What are three tips that parents can use to improve communication with their children? keep in mind the child point of view and age when talking to them.
Let the child know that you are only looking for their best interests
Be respectful and don't lose your temper when stress out.

Critical Thinking Questions

Why is it important that parents talk to their children about social issues such as divorce, finances, and unemployment? How can parents talk about difficult topics? Its important to discuss social issues to children because its a point in life where they will face. Divorce is an important to disuss to a child because they need to understand how life really work. they need to know that other kids may not have both parents at home, how it could be step perents. Which all fall into the divorce where i feel should be the top thing because not having both parents in the house could have big effect on the child.
When teenagers become parents, what are some of the challenges they face? When teenagers become parents some challenges they will face are finances, health, education and possable single parenting.
What are at least three techniques that parents can use when they are communicating with a child about a mistake or misbehavior? keep in mind the child point of view and age when talking to them.
Let the child know that you are only looking for their best interests
Be respectful and don't lose your temper when stress out.