High School Parenting

Student Learnings: What students should know and be able to do

• The student will discuss the rewards of parenthood.
• The student will examine myths regarding parenthood.
• The student will list and explain the responsibilities of being a parent.
• The student will discuss the importance of fatherhood.
• The student will list and describe various types of parenthood.
• The student will discuss reasons why people may or may not choose to have children.
• The student will explain how people can evaluate their readiness for parenthood.
• The student will describe the health risks and emotional concerns associated with teenage pregnancy.
• The student will explain how teenagers can meet the challenges of parenthood.
• The student will compare the concerns associated with fertility and infertility.
• The student will have knowledge of genetics and birth defects.
• The student will understand methods of family planning.
• The student will identify the early signs of pregnancy.
• The student will identify and describe the three stages of prenatal development.
• The student will explain the changes that occur in a woman’s body during pregnancy.
• The student will discuss the importance of medical care during pregnancy.
• The student will assess the importance of prenatal care.
• The student will recognize essential elements involved in preparing for baby’s arrival.
• The student will identify the stages of labor and delivery.
• The student will understand the characteristics and needs of a newborn and describe effective parenting techniques for infants.
• The student will recognize effective child guidance techniques.

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Copyright 2003, Glencoe/McGraw Hill Publishing
Parenting, Rewards and Responsibilities

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