Core Study 3: Parenting and Caring
Becoming a Parent or Carer
Types of Parents and Carers
- Biological parents
- Social parents (FASS)
- Adoption
- Fostering
- Step-parenting
- Surrogacy
- Carers
- Primary
- Informal and formal
The Roles of Parents or Carers (Peanut Butter Sandwich)
- Satisfying the specific needs of the dependant
- Building a positive relationship with the dependant
- Promoting the wellbeing of the dependant
Preparations for Becoming a Parent or Carer (COME)
- Changing health behaviours, eg nutrition, physical activity, social or spiritual connections
- Enhancing knowledge and skills, eg education, information, training
- Modifying the physical environment, eg housing, amenities, equipment
- Organising finances, eg budgeting, saving, support payments
Types of Parents and Carers
- Biological parents
- Social parents (FASS)
- Adoption
- Fostering
- Step-parenting
- Surrogacy
- Carers
- Primary
- Informal and formal
The Roles of Parents or Carers (Peanut Butter Sandwich)
- Satisfying the specific needs of the dependant
- Building a positive relationship with the dependant
- Promoting the wellbeing of the dependant
Preparations for Becoming a Parent or Carer (COME)
- Changing health behaviours, eg nutrition, physical activity, social or spiritual connections
- Enhancing knowledge and skills, eg education, information, training
- Modifying the physical environment, eg housing, amenities, equipment
- Organising finances, eg budgeting, saving, support payments
Factors Affecting the Roles of Parents or Carers
Characteristics of the Dependant (ASS)
- Age
- Skills/capabilities
- Special needs, eg illness, disability
Influences on Parents or Carers
- Personal (CROPMESS)
- Culture, customs and tradition
- Religion/spirituality
- Education
- Previous experience
- Own upbringing
- Multiple commitments, eg work, study, sport, family
- Socioeconomic status
- Special needs, eg illness, disability
- Social (Melbourne Cricket Ground)
- Community attitudes
- Gender expectations
- Media stereotypes
Styles of Parenting or Caring (People Always Need Deodorant)
- Authoritarian
- Democratic
- Permissive/indulgent
- Negligent
Rights and Responsibilities in Parenting and Caring
- Legal rights of parents (DEALM), carers and dependants
- Responsibilities of parents and carers (Don't Stop Dancing)
- Duty of care
- Setting limits
- Discipline
Characteristics of the Dependant (ASS)
- Age
- Skills/capabilities
- Special needs, eg illness, disability
Influences on Parents or Carers
- Personal (CROPMESS)
- Culture, customs and tradition
- Religion/spirituality
- Education
- Previous experience
- Own upbringing
- Multiple commitments, eg work, study, sport, family
- Socioeconomic status
- Special needs, eg illness, disability
- Social (Melbourne Cricket Ground)
- Community attitudes
- Gender expectations
- Media stereotypes
Styles of Parenting or Caring (People Always Need Deodorant)
- Authoritarian
- Democratic
- Permissive/indulgent
- Negligent
Rights and Responsibilities in Parenting and Caring
- Legal rights of parents (DEALM), carers and dependants
- Responsibilities of parents and carers (Don't Stop Dancing)
- Duty of care
- Setting limits
- Discipline
Support for Parents or Carers
Types of Support
- Informal
- Relatives, friends, neighbours
- Formal
- Government agencies
- Community organisations
Types of Services Provided Through Formal Support (CHEF Roasts Chicken)
- Health care
- Education
- Financial support
- Childcare
- Respite care
- Counselling
Types of Support
- Informal
- Relatives, friends, neighbours
- Formal
- Government agencies
- Community organisations
Types of Services Provided Through Formal Support (CHEF Roasts Chicken)
- Health care
- Education
- Financial support
- Childcare
- Respite care
- Counselling