Parenting Skills 1.10

What makes a good parent according to Dr. Tanya Byron?
What are some of the common problems that children might have?
Why is play important in the parent-child relationship?
Do you think you will be a good parent? Why or why not?
Your second lab link can be found at Dealing with Fatherhood. A written transcript is also available for this lab.

Why did the men say that they were ready for children?
What did the men have to learn as new fathers?
Do you think the fathers enjoy fatherhood more today than in the past? Why or why not?
What are some of the difficulties that new fathers (and mothers) face?
Your third lab link can be found at Adora Svitak: What Adults Can Learn From Kids. A written transcript is also available for this lab.

What are some of the benefits of being “childish”?
Why does Svitak say that adults should listen and learn from kids and not just have kids learning from kids? Do you agree? Why or why not?
Why is trust important in the relationship between kids and adults for learning to take place?
Do you agree with Svitak that parents and adults should have high expectations for kids? Why? 1.10
1. A good parent according to Tanya Byron, comes from the heart.
2. Some of the common problems that children might have is health issues.
3. Play is important in the parent-child relationship because it builds emotional, and communication skills.
4. I do think I will be a good parent, I do because I’m really good with kids, I’ve been around them my whole life, I’m caring, responsible, and I’ve had many people tell me I will be.
1. The men said that they were ready for children because them and their wife’s wanted to start a family.
2. The men have to learn as new fathers is not to be selfish, and learn responsibility.
3.I do not think the fathers enjoy fatherhood more today than in the past, because being a father is something that will never change, no matter how old they are.
4. Some of the difficulties that new fathers and mothers face are a new relationship, life struggles, and need more patience.
1. Some of the benefits of being childish is that you can have hopeful thoughts, and kids enjoy being around you.
2. I agree with Svitak that adults should listen and learn from kids and not just have kids learning from kids, because my parents learn things about me and other things that I’m interested in.
3. Trust important in the relationship between kids and adults for learning to take place because if you don’t trust the parent, you’re not going to believe anything they are trying to teach you.
4. I do agree with Svitak that parents and adults should have high expectations for kids, because if you child know that you don’t have high expectations, then they will not try.