FRHD 3040 Study Guide - Final Guide: Socioeconomic Status, Relate, Active Listening

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

Document Summary

Discuss how economic and structural factors influence the decision to start a family. More considered heavily today than in previous generations: cost of living is much higher, #1 things parents complain about is diaper prices. Expenses include: housing, child care, transportation, food consumption, etc . Forget about loss of income if one parent does not return to work. In particular mothers and whether or not daycare is needed. Values and functions adults apply to having children and number of children a couple desires. Social pressure from parents to have children. Discuss the 4 reasons for becoming a parent. Motivated to become a parent because they believe that procreation is primary reason for existence. Ensure continuation of one"s family name / genetic line. Unselfish desire to express affection and concern for children. Psychological need for one to be needed. Having children will reflect on the goodness of a person. Children provide parents with emotional security and love.