The Diversity of Families
Which government agency assists the poor with providing welfare assistance for the poor?
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Mario, who is 4 years old, broke his mother's favorite coffee cup because he kicked his brand new soccer ball in the kitchen after his mother told him to only play with the ball outside to avoid breaking anything. His mother heard the noise and immediately put Mario on time-out and took away the ball for a week. Mario lied to her saying that he didn't kick the ball but that he accidentally touched the coffee cup. This scenario is an example of which type of parenting style?
authoritarian
Mario, who is 4 years old, broke his mother's favorite coffee cup because he kicked his brand new soccer ball in the kitchen after his mother told him to only play with the ball outside to avoid breaking anything. His mother sat him down and spoke with him about the importance of following rules to keep himself and others safe. This scenario is an example of which type of parenting style?
authoritative
What are the three types of parenting styles?
authoritative, authoritarian, and laissez-faire
What are some suggestions for fathers to be involved with their children?
be there, accept your child, share parenting
In the Latino culture, what is known as consejos?
cultural narratives that elders within the family provide not only to maintain traditions, but to help in the healthy development of children
What is one of the major changes that occur in families after they divorce?
economic status changes
Which of the following includes the stages of development that a blended family goes through?
fantasy, restructuring, and solidifying
Getting the nursery ready for a baby is an example of which stage of parenthood developed by Galinsky?
image making
Mario, who is 4 years old, broke his mother's favorite coffee cup because he kicked his brand new soccer ball in the kitchen after his mother told him to only play with the ball outside to avoid breaking anything. His mother did not realize that Mario had broken the cup until she got up from working on her computer. She threw the pieces in the trash and got another cup. After her show was over, she asked Mario if he wanted to go to their favorite pizza place and play video games.
laissez-faire
Who is five times more likely to be poor as married families?
mothers
Identify the four roles or functions of families according to Swick (1986).
nurturing, guiding, problem solving, and modeling
Leo and Marty just moved to a new house with their mother's new husband who is very excited to have them in his home. Leo and Marty, however, dream that their biological parents get back together. Which of the stages of development for a blended family best describes Leo and Marty's situation?
Fantasy
Identify one of the six positive fathering indicator categories developed by the Fathering Indicator Framework.
Father's healthy living
Which example best describes the interpretive stage of parenthood?
a father showing his son the need to pick up his plate after he eats
Which statement best describes the U.S. Census definition of family?
a group of two or more people who reside together and who are related by birth, marriage, or adoption
Which statement best describes the U.S. Census definition of a household?
all people who occupy a housing unit as their usual place of residence
Which race/ethnic groups of children under the age 18 were more likely to live in poverty in 2012?
Blacks, Hispanic/Latinos, and American Indian
What does "authority" mean as a stage of parenthood?
A mother showing a child to look both ways when crossing the street.
Leo loves to play soccer but does not want his new stepfather to attend his games. His stepfather often talks with him and agrees that he will only go when Leo feels is the right time. Which stage of blended family development best describes Leo?
Restructuring
