Life Skills Development/Unit Two
Parenting
Rationale
Parenting is a life task for which many are unprepared. More and more young people are becoming parents before they are ready to fulfil this task. Physical and sexual abuse of children is a major problem in our society. “It takes a village to raise a child”. It is important that all become more confident and develop parenting skills whether they are yet to have children or are parents at that time.
Aim
To develop in trainees basic concepts regarding parenting and the responsibilities and joys of being a parent and sibling, and to equip them with strategies to improve family life.
Parenting
Upon completion of this unit you will be able to:
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Feedback Parenting is an undertaking that should not be taken lightly. I am sure that every parent wonders about all the possibilities that could be concerning their children. But no one can tell you when you are ready to undertake that responsibility, however, this Unit attempts to help you to cope with some of the challenges of parenting and enhancing our knowledge of what being a parent entails. |
Feedback Think about these questions carefully, for the answers form the basis of your sexual health practises and your overall health and well - being. |