Transcript Marriage and Parenthood

Marriage
and
Parenthood
I. Preparing for marriage Intimacy plays a vital role in a marriage relationship.
• Philosophical intimacy - The sharing of beliefs, philosophy
of life, and life principles.
• Psychological intimacy - The sharing of needs, drives,
weaknesses, strengths, intentions, emotional feelings, and
deepest problems.
• Creative intimacy - The sharing in the work or development
of a project, task, or creation of something new.
• Physical intimacy - The sharing of physical expressions of
love.
II. Healthful Marriage
• A relationship between marriage partners that is based on
equality, trust, communication, and commitment.
III. Monogamous Marriage
• A marriage in which both people remain
sexually faithful to one another.
IV. Conception
• The union of an egg and a sperm cell.
V. Pregnancy
• The period between conception and birth.
VI. Prenatal Care
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Care given to both mother and developing
fetus before birth.
VII. Labor - Series of three stages that results
in the birth of a baby.
• 1) Latent phase - contractions of the uterus that
cause the cervix and cervical opening to dilate.
• 2) Birth - strong contractions that move the baby
through the birth canal.
• 3) Expulsion of placenta - placenta and other
materials are delivered.
VIII. Responsible and caring
parents.
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Spend quality time with children.
Set realistic expectations.
Teach children about health and safety.
Give love and affection.
Teach moral and ethical values.
Teach a positive attitude, avoiding
condemnation and criticism.
• Teach self-discipline and self-control.
IX. Dysfunctional Family
• A family in which feelings are not expressed
openly and honestly, coping skills are lacking,
and family members do not trust each other.
X. Healthful Family
• A family in which feelings are expressed
openly and honestly, coping skills are
adequate, and family members trust
each other.