HDFS 3002 exam Questions with Correct Answers

Reasons for having children - ANSWER--to love and be close to -excitement at children's growth/skills -sense of personal growth -more sensitive/ caring -Satisfy society's expectations of being an adult -feel creative and accomplishment -meet moral and religious expectations -more security in times of sickness and old age what are the three main parenting partners? - ANSWER-society parents children The child - ANSWER-constant care is required -physical -psychological -emotional -social The Parent - ANSWER-provide responsible care-giving -receives authority from society The society - ANSWER-Provides values and standards of conduct. Changes in response to social changes What is the average number of children in the 1900s and 2009? - ANSWER-4.1 in the 1900s 1.93 in 2009 demographic changes in the last 200 years - ANSWER-The extended farm family The nuclear family Diverse family forms Multi-generational families Generations baby boomers - ANSWER-1964 -mothers primarily responsible for childcare -women began working outside the home -1st raise children in dual-income