FRHD 3040 Study Guide - Final Guide: Parenting, Diana Baumrind, The Anatomy Of Dependence

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 3040
• Professor: Robyn Pitman

Document Summary

Discuss the requirements of abuse reporting in canada and what prevents voluntary reporting. All canadian citizens are required to report suspected child abuse. The actual incidence of abuse and neglect is estimated to be 3 times greater than the number reported to authorities. Discuss what we as individuals can do to support children who disclose abuse. Be open and understanding if a child reveals abuse. Let the child talk as much as they wish. Do not try to conduct an investigation. Understand that the child is probably having mixed and ambivalent feelings about parent. Explain what you will do next to help them. Provide appropriate level of freedom while require them to behave in responsible manner. Leads to adolescents identifying and embracing parental values = appropriate behaviour. Parents in non-western cultures and ethnic minority cultures. Role of parent has greater authority and not expected to provide reasons why to comply. Combine high parental control with parental responsiveness.