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Myths about Parenting

Myths about Parenting. What are some myths that might exist about parenting? (Examples?) How are the myths different from the realities of parenting?. Myth #1: Parenting Skills are instinctive or inherited (Why is this a myth? Reality?) Myth #2: Parenting is fun

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Myths about Parenting

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  1. Myths about Parenting

  2. What are some myths that might exist about parenting? (Examples?) • How are the myths different from the realities of parenting?

  3. Myth #1: Parenting Skills are instinctive or inherited • (Why is this a myth? Reality?) • Myth #2: Parenting is fun • (Why is this a myth? Reality?)

  4. Myth #3: Children are always cute and sweet • (Why is this a myth? Reality?) • Myth #4: There is a manual to solve every parenting issue. • (Why is this a myth? Reality?)

  5. Myth #1 Parenting skills are instinctive or inherited • Some skills you must learn • Burping a baby • What to feed a baby • What to do if they are sick Can you think of more? Can you think of any instincts like you must watch a baby’s head?

  6. Myth #2 Parenting is fun • Parenting includes: a) bad times b) boring times c) exciting times d) sad times e) satisfying times f) frustrating times • Give an example for each

  7. Myth #3: Children are always cute and sweet • This is fantasy. Why? -children will often exhibit their will -every child is different -every parent is different Other reasons?

  8. Questions:1a) What myth is often reinforced by TV, the media, and ads? • Myth #3Children are cute and sweet -This myth is usually reinforced by TV shows, the media, ads, magazines, etc. • 1b)Why can this be dangerous/misleading?

  9. 2) What does the reality of children include? • The reality of children includes: • Crying • Teething • Temper tantrums • Dirty diapers • Throwing up • Babies grow up to be teenagers • List some more realities.

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