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Chapter Parenthood: Choices and Challenges Chapter 12

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Chapter

Parenthood: Choices and Challenges

Chapter 12

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Chapter OverviewI. The Reaction PaperII. Introductory “Quiz”III. Thought for the WeekIV. What good is a father?V. Book ReviewVI. The Auction

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I. The Reaction Paper

A. Due at the beginning of class on Monday or Tuesday.

B. Write about three topics of interest to you that we have discussed during the week.

C. If you miss the lectures, obtain a copy of Fatherless America, by David Blankenhorn and write a report on the book.

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II. Introductory “Quiz”

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1. Children will turn out well if they have good parents.

Not Necessarily

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2. There are no bad children, only bad parents.

False

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3. Making money has priority over parenting in our society.

True

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4. Parenting ends when the children leave home.

False

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5. Couples who are childless are happier than those with children.

True

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6. Childless couples are more likely to divorce than those with

children.

True

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7. Two-parent families are more democratic and less neglectful in

parenting than single-parent families.

True

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8. Experts agree that parents today are overly-indulgent and

too lenient with their children and that it is harmful to the child.

True

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9. About 40% of children live in a home where the biological father

is not present.

True

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10. The best gift a father can give his children is to love their mother.

True

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III. Thought for the Week:

The most important work you will ever do is within

the walls of your own home.E. Jeffrey Hill

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IV. What good is a father?

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V. Book Review: Fatherless America

A. History of American FatherhoodB. RepercussionsC. The Role of the FatherD. ElephantsE. Types of Fathers

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VI. The AuctionA. PreviewB. AuctionC. What have we learned?

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VII. What do you want in a family?

A. An “In Tact Family”B. Family Home EveningC. Consider the Following

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A. Family Home Evening 1. Once Weekly 2. Format

a. Openb. Businessc. Lessond. Gamee. Dessertf. Close

3. Alternative Format: Activity

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VII. Final Considerations

A. What do you want in a family and how will you get it?

B. Student readingsC. Handout Packet