Recently married, Marie and Clay are still in college. What reason would encourage them to have a child right away?
Child care expenses after birth
Possibility of inherited diseases
Stability of a committed relationship
Time demands imposed by child
Recently married, Marie and Clay are still in college. What would DISCOURAGE them from having a child right away?
Friends having their first children now
Latest discoveries in treatment of infertility
Parents' desires for grandchildren
Part-time employment with mounting debts
Which is LEAST reliable in determining readiness for parenthood?
Emotional maturity
Families’ opinions
Financial status
Stability of marriage
Anthony and Carla are happily married adults, but neither enjoyed a happy childhood. Anthony was physically abused by his alcoholic father. Carla’s father was terminally ill, so Carla spent little time with him. Why might Anthony and Carla decide NOT to become parents?
Children are too expensive and troublesome.
Children will interfere with their career goals.
Parents are legally responsible for their children
Parents may repeat their own parents’ mistakes
Which influence would be greatest on a teen who becomes a parent to prove his/her maturity?
Financial status
Health considerations
Personal desire
Management skills
Recently married, Raymond has just completed his graduate degree, and was promoted to regional manager of his company. His wife, Tanya, also has an advanced degree, and works full-time. Both come from large families, and enjoy their nieces and nephews. Which is the reason why Raymond would decide to be a parent?
Financial stability
Health considerations
Social pressure
Technological advances
Recently married, Raymond has just completed his graduate degree, and was promoted to regional manager of his company. His wife, Tanya, also has an advanced degree, and works fulltime. Both come from large families, and enjoy their nieces and nephews. Which is the reason why Raymond would decide NOT to be a parent?
Committed to career goals
Emotional immaturity
No experience with children
Not in a committed relationship
Which influence may be greatest when a couple seeks repeated treatment for infertility?