CLD 231 Study Guide - Final Guide: Teen Mom, Parenting Styles, Open Adoption

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Early Childhood Studies
• Course: CLD 231
• Professor: Alana Butler

Document Summary

Majority headed by females and arise out of divorce or separation historically though widowing. Single fathers less likely to be economically disadvantaged. Can be isolated or get support from extended fam. Many children at some point will be in a single parent family. Single affluent families don"t have same negative effects. More likely to have academic, behavioural & psychological problems, more dependent, less compliant, more anti-social, more likely to experience difficulty at school, raise more at risk of becoming young offenders. Child temperament, genetics & personality play a role but mainly dependent on income and mother"s characteristics. Modern day more accepting mainly of mothers, fathers still face ambiguity. Negative language = representative of old views. Less effective discipline, more negative comments & verbal commands. Those with good support don"t differ from married couples parenting styles. Sex without contraception (alcohol & drugs = contributors) Low socioeconomic status = lower educational/occupational prospects = lower fear of pregnancy.