Course Rationale:
To assist Missouri citizens in creating stable families, performance competencies in the Parenting course taught in Family and Consumer Sciences Education programs enable students to:
a) construct meaning by interpreting the nature, function and significance of human relationships;
b) communicate effectively with family members and agencies that provide family related products and services;
c) solve problems based upon the developmental needs of individuals; and,
d) make decisions that strengthen and maintain family relationships, prepare individuals for marriage and parenthood and reduce disruptive conditions that destabilize families
To assist Missouri citizens in creating stable families, performance competencies in the Parenting course taught in Family and Consumer Sciences Education programs enable students to:
a) construct meaning by interpreting the nature, function and significance of human relationships;
b) communicate effectively with family members and agencies that provide family related products and services;
c) solve problems based upon the developmental needs of individuals; and,
d) make decisions that strengthen and maintain family relationships, prepare individuals for marriage and parenthood and reduce disruptive conditions that destabilize families
Course Description:
This course focuses on the effects of parenting roles and responsibilities of strengthening the well-being of individuals and families. Students analyze roles and responsibilities of parenting; evaluate parenting practices that maximize human growth and development; evaluate external support systems and community resources that provide services for parents; and analyze physical and emotional factors related to beginning the parenting process. Careers related to parenting are investigated. Instruction emphasizes leadership, problem-solving and communication skills in parenting techniques.
This course focuses on the effects of parenting roles and responsibilities of strengthening the well-being of individuals and families. Students analyze roles and responsibilities of parenting; evaluate parenting practices that maximize human growth and development; evaluate external support systems and community resources that provide services for parents; and analyze physical and emotional factors related to beginning the parenting process. Careers related to parenting are investigated. Instruction emphasizes leadership, problem-solving and communication skills in parenting techniques.
Objectives/Categories:
A. Assume Leadership Roles as Responsible Family Members and Citizens
B. Developing a Positive Self Concept
C. Demonstrating Effective Communication Skills Among Family, Peers and Others
D. Explaining the Progression of Relationships and Families
E. Exploring Family Life Issues within a Diverse Society
F. Making Responsible Parenting Decisions
G. Influencing Change in Environments
H. Researching Key Careers
A. Assume Leadership Roles as Responsible Family Members and Citizens
B. Developing a Positive Self Concept
C. Demonstrating Effective Communication Skills Among Family, Peers and Others
D. Explaining the Progression of Relationships and Families
E. Exploring Family Life Issues within a Diverse Society
F. Making Responsible Parenting Decisions
G. Influencing Change in Environments
H. Researching Key Careers