PSY311H5 Study Guide - Final Guide: Oral Stage, Psychopathy, John Bowlby

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In some situations certain states can hold parents responsible for failing to socialize their children. This is problematic because not only are parents liable for their children"s actions (i. e. , paying for damages/medical bills), but now the parent has a criminal record. Public policy: government-based social policy (a set of planned action to solve a problem or attain a goal providing information, funding, services to prevent/reduce problems, and infrastructure support efforts on behalf of children). Public policy effect child development through its effects on parenting. The following are key issues where public policy has a marked effect on parenthood and child development: family planning, public. Ex: in quebec, mothers were given a bonus if they stayed at home to raise their children and have more children. The benefit was to preserve their culture and religion (catholic) from immigrants changing their cultural beliefs/traditions. Ex: in china, they had a one-child policy, and were fined for having a second child.